Easy Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe | Juicy & Flavorful Seafood Dish
Juicy, smoky, and full of flavor — this Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe features tender shrimp marinated in garlic, butter, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or elegant entertaining.
Equipment
- Grill (gas or charcoal)
- Skewers (wooden soaked or metal)
- Small saucepan (for garlic butter)
- Tongs
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Optional: paprika, honey, or Cajun seasoning for variations
Instructions
- Preheat grill: Set to medium-high heat.
- Prepare garlic butter: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Thread shrimp: Place shrimp on skewers, leaving space between each.
- Brush generously: Coat shrimp with garlic butter before grilling.
- Grill: Cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred.
- Finish: Brush with more garlic butter, sprinkle parsley, and squeeze lemon juice.
- Serve: Arrange on platter with crusty bread or sides.
- Don’t overcook—shrimp turn rubbery quickly. Pull them as soon as they’re opaque.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Marinate shrimp up to 2 hours before grilling.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently in skillet with butter; avoid microwaving.
- Variations: Try lemon-garlic, Cajun-spiced, honey-glazed, or chili-lime versions.
- Pairings: Serve with rice, pasta, grilled veggies, or salad.
- Tip: Always taste garlic butter before brushing—it should be balanced and flavorful.