This is the best juicy Grilled Shrimp you’ll ever make! If you’re tired of getting overcooked rubbery shrimp from other recipes then this post is just for you. I give you my simple tips for getting perfectly cooked shrimp every time and share a simple but delicious garlic butter sauce that gives the shrimp ultimate flavor.
Why These Are the BEST Juicy Grilled Shrimp You’ll Ever Eat
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They’re Not Overcooked – the most common complaint about shrimp is that they are “rubbery” or tough which is likely because they’ve been overcooked. If you want really delicious shrimp it’s imperative that you don’t cook them too long which is why I’ve included all my tips below to ensure you get perfectly cooked shrimp every time.
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They’re Flavorful – the great thing about shrimp is that it’s a versatile protein that can really take on the flavor of whatever sauce or seasonings you add. These grilled shrimp have a delicious garlic butter sauce that really takes their flavor to the next level!
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They’re Easy – Once you know how to make grilled shrimp you’ll want to make them again and again because they are just so easy to make!
More Reader Favorite Shrimp Recipes
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
- Shrimp Burrito Bowls
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
- Shrimp Taco Salad
- Grilled Shrimp and Orzo Salad
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
- Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Cabbage Slaw
Grilled Shrimp Seasoning Ingredients
Lemon: fresh lemon juice and zest gives the shrimp the best flavor.
Seasoning: for the seasoning blend you’ll need a combination of old bay, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Olive Oil: a little olive oil helps to pull everything together.
Shrimp Garlic Butter Sauce Ingredients
After the shrimp are perfectly grilled, they’re finished with a delicious garlic butter sauce that adds an extra punch of flavor. This is optional, if you don’t have the time or just don’t prefer it, but it’s also delicious! For the butter sauce you’ll need:
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter (feel free to use vegan butter if you need to keep things dairy free!)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- wooden skewers or metal skewers
- mixing bowl
- citrus juicer
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- small skillet
- tongs
- serving platter
How to Make This Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Step One: If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water. This helps to ensure they don’t burn when they come into contact with high heat of the grill. You can also use metal skewers
Step Two: Add the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Step Three: Pat the shrimp dry and pour the marinade over the shrimp. Toss until the shrimp is well coated in the marinade.
Step Four: Add the butter to small skillet, heat over medium heat until melted. Once the butter is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and add the garlic. Stir until well combined. Next, add the chopped parsley and lemon juice and stir.
Step Five: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
Step Six: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (375-450 degrees). Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side on direct heat until done. The shrimp will be done when it is opaque and pink around the edges.
Step Seven: Drizzle the garlic butter over the shrimp and then serve!
Grilled Shrimp Sides
There are so many different sides you can serve with this grilled shrimp. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Avocado Corn Salad
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Greek Chickpea Salad
- Black Bean and Corn Salad
- Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad
I hope you give this Grilled Shrimp recipe a try! The shrimp are perfectly seasoned and so easy to make!
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Grilled Shrimp Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This delicious Grilled Shrimp is perfectly seasoned and so easy to make! The shrimp come out flavorful and juicy every single time with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Marinade
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon old bay or cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water.
- Make the Shrimp Marinade: Add the marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pat the shrimp dry and pour the marinade over the shrimp. Toss until the shrimp is well coated in the marinade.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Add the butter to small skillet, heat over medium heat until melted. Once the butter is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and add the garlic. Stir until well combined. Next, add the chopped parsley and lemon juice and stir.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (375-450 degrees). Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side on direct heat until done. The shrimp will be done when it is opaque and pink around the edges.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the shrimp and then serve!
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: THE MINDFUL HAPA
