This super easy Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter recipe is a family favorite and a win-win for busy weeknights!
Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Let's face reality. Some nights it feels impossible to get dinner on the table and please everyone. But simple grilled shrimp skewers with garlic butter? It's my secret weapon! Not only is this recipe a lifesaver any night of the week, it's so versatile and requires no marinade. You can also cook it in a frying pan or air fryer (instructions included)! Serve with grilled steak for easy surf and turf. Make it a summer meal and serve shrimp with your favorite side dishes like coleslaw, grilled corn, macaroni salad, or Greek orzo salad. And for more of my favorite grilled shrimp skewers recipes, try Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers and Barbecue Shrimp.
This grilled shrimp recipe is a summer favorite of mine
Some nights it can be difficult to provide a dinner that everyone enjoys. But these healthy grilled shrimp with garlic butter will be a crowd pleaser with Tommy and Madison and are perfect for busy weeknights! I love it for all the following reasons:
- High in protein: One serving of shrimp contains 34.5g of protein.
- Quick and easy: These Garlic Shrimp Skewers have a short ingredient list and cook in just 5 minutes.
- Great for dietary restrictions: Shrimp is low-carb, gluten-free, and weight-watcher-friendly. You can also make it dairy-free.
Grilled Shrimp Ingredients
This simple grilled shrimp recipe calls for most kitchen essentials. Scroll to the recipe card for exact measurements.
- shrimp: I buy peeled and de-tailed jumbo shrimp to save time.
- salt and pepper To season shrimp
- butter: For best flavor, use salted butter. If necessary, you can substitute dairy-free butter.
- garlic: Grind one clove of garlic in a microplane or garlic press.
- sweet paprika It adds a smooth, smoky sweetness to garlic butter.
- decoration: Garlic-roasted shrimp topped with chopped fresh herbs, including fresh parsley, and served with lemon wedges.
How to Grill Shrimp
Shrimp skewers can be prepared early in the morning, so come dinnertime you can have the meal on the table in less than 15 minutes. See recipe card below for full instructions..
- Dip the skewers Soak it in water for 30 minutes to prevent it from burning.
- Prepare the grill: Heat the grill to medium heat. Then clean it with a grill brush. To grease the grill, pour avocado oil onto a wad of paper towels and rub the grill.
- Make garlic butter: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add paprika and remove from heat.
- Shrimp Skewers: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Then place them on skewers.
- grill shrimp Flip and continue to cook until the shrimp are opaque and pink on the bottom.
- How to Serve: Transfer to a plate and spread butter over the shrimp skewers. Garnish with parsley and squeeze over lemon juice.
Useful Tips for Perfectly Grilled Shrimp
Prepare shrimp:
- Start with fresh or properly thawed ones. Fresh shrimp is ideal, but frozen shrimp also works perfectly. If using frozen, thaw completely in the refrigerator or under cold running water, or place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning. Moisture interferes with good baking.
- Size Issue: Jumbo or giant shrimp are easier to handle on the grill and less likely to overcook.
- Shell or no shell? I prefer shrimp without shell. It's easier to eat and less messy.
- Save time: Buying shrimp that have already been cleaned and deveined will save you a lot of time.
- Marinate the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
cooking:
- High temperature, short time: Shrimp cooks quickly! Use medium-high heat on your grill and aim for 2 to 3 minutes per side for larger shrimp. Do not overcrowd the grill. Otherwise, the temperature will drop and the shrimp will steam instead of grill.
- Look carefully at the “C”. As the shrimp cook, they turn from translucent to opaque and curl into a C shape. If it forms a perfect circle, it will be overcooked and tough.
- Clean the grill grates: A clean grill will prevent shrimp from sticking. Preheat the grill, clean the grill, and oil it before adding the shrimp.
What is the best grill to buy
The outdoor kitchen has a gas grill, but also has a charcoal grill. If you like the smoky taste of charcoal grilling, we recommend Kamado Joe Classic Joe II! You can get it from Amazon and Home Depot. It's the best charcoal grill I've ever used, and goes great with all of my favorite grilling tools.
transform:
- Add some spice: Make a dry rub of shrimp, add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and red pepper flakes, toss and heat through.
- seasoning: Add Old Bay seasoning or dried herbs such as oregano or thyme to the garlic butter sauce.
- Cheeky goodness: Instead of garlic butter, eat it with pesto, such as pesto shrimp skewers, or try it Korean-style with a gochujang glaze. The cilantro lime shrimp I grilled were also delicious.
- No grill? are you okay! Skip the skewers air fry Cook shrimp at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, shaking basket halfway through. Or boil it over high heat. cast iron skillet or grill pan 2-3 minutes on each side.
What to serve with grilled shrimp
Below are some of my favorite grilled shrimp sides.
- Side Salad: Try tortellini salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, Greek orzo salad, Italian pasta salad, or roasted corn salad.
- For low-carb side dish options, try tomato salad, roasted asparagus, creamy cucumber salad, coleslaw, cabbage slaw, or arugula salad.
- You can also eat it with other side dishes. Try it with orzo, potatoes, rice or pasta.
- Shrimp Tacos: Serve with tortillas and cabbage slaw.
save
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Leftover shrimp can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave until warm.
Shrimp FAQs
I like using both. Oil the grill and use garlic butter to flavor the grilled shrimp at the end.
The best way to grill shrimp is on skewers. Using a skewer makes the shrimp easier to handle. However, I realize that threading the bamboo sticks may be an extra step that you may not have time for. So if you want to skip this, use a grill basket to keep the shrimp from falling through the griddle.
The cooking speed of shrimp is very fast. This shrimp recipe is great when you don't have a lot of time to cook, as it's usually done in less than 5 minutes.
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Produce: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 2 stick
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat the grill over medium heat until hot, then clean and grease the grill.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook over low heat until fragrant but not brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add paprika and turn off the heat.
Thread shrimp onto skewers, place on prepared grill, and cook until shrimp bottoms turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and spread butter over the shrimp skewers.
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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- Do you hate making skewers? Skip the shrimp and use a grill basket to prevent them from falling between the griddles. Once hot, drizzle with oil, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- pot: Cook in a hot skillet with oil over medium-high heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Air fryer: Check out the air fryer shrimp recipe. Air fry at 400F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
clothing material: 2 stick, calorie: 202 calorie, carbohydrate: three g, protein: 34.5 g, province: 6.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, cholesterol: 289 mg, salt: 249 mg, fiber: 1.5 g, sugar: 0.5 g
