The most amazing Grilled Shrimp is CRISPY on the outside, juicy on the inside, and doused with Lemon Garlic Butter. They’re all MINE!!
And…. welcome to GRILLING WEEK!!🔥🔥🔥
🔥Welcome to GRILLING WEEK!🔥
With 4th of July around the corner and several pending invitations to “pop over to the States” to join the festivities, I thought I’d get the party started with GRILLING WEEK here on RecipeTin Eats!!
Here’s a little preview of what’s in store – if this doesn’t make your stomach grumble, you’re either made of stone, or a vegetarian…. 😂
And we’re kicking off Grilling Week with a ripper – CRISPY Grilled Shrimp with LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE!!
Grilled Shrimp
This Grilled Shrimp recipe is designed to make the most of cooking shrimp on the BBQ. It has it all!
TEXTURE – from the crispy surface of the shrimp and little golden bits of garlic in the butter sauce
FLAVOUR – from the smokey char from the BBQ, seasoning on the shrimp, the shrimp itself and of course, butter, butter, butter…
LUXURY – from the rich butter sauce
SPEED – it’s a 10 minute recipe, from start to finish!
What you need
VERY little!
I used to be a fresh prawn/shrimp snob because I always found the texture and flavour of frozen shrimp lacking compared to peeling fresh ones. But nowadays, you can get very good frozen peel shrimp and that’s what I use on a day to day basis.
Shrimp versus prawns
Same thing! What the US and Canada call “shrimp” is called “prawns” in most of the rest of the world. Being Aussie, I usually write my recipes as “prawn” first and foremost, but today’s recipe is for my friends in the US so it’s SHRIMP all the way!
How to cook it
Very speedy! Specifically for this recipe, there is:
no marinating needed. In fact, you should NOT season ahead of time because it will draw moisture out of the shrimp
6 minutes total cook time – 2 minutes for the butter, 4 minutes for the shrimp on the BBQ
The only thing to watch out for is to ensure you do not overcook the shrimp! Overcooked shrimp is tough and rubbery – if you throw it at a wall, it’ll bounce right back and hit you in the face. 😂
Stove? Oven?
100% yes for the stove. In fact, I had to rephotograph it today because I wasn’t happy with the photos (who me? Fussy? 🤪) but it’s raining so I cooked it inside. Same crust, same flavour!
But the oven is a no-go zone I’m afraid – just can’t get the same crust because of the short cook time.
The shrimp is just the first part….
The really great thing about this Grilled Shrimp recipe is that it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Eat the juicy shrimp first…….
……..then you get to mop up all that gorgeous Lemon Garlic Butter with crusty bread……
O.M.G.
I hate to talk like a teenager, but sometimes the occasion warrants it.
I feel like this shrimp is one such occasion!! 😂 – Nagi x
Watch how to make it
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Crispy Grilled Shrimp (Prawns) with Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients
Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 90g / 6 tbsp butter , unsalted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tsp garlic , very finely chopped (do not use mincer, Note 1)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice , plus more to taste
Shrimp/Prawns:
- 500g/ 1 lb large shrimp / prawns , raw, peeled and deveined (Note 2)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (plain or sweet ok too)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (skip if using stove)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Serving (optional):
- 1 lemon , halved, grilled if desired
- Lemon wedges or slices
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparation:
- Brush BBQ grills with oil, then preheat on high until very hot.
- If shrimp are small and might fall through grills, skewer them (use 2 skewers, Note 3)
Make Sauce:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and salt. Stir until garlic is LIGHT golden brown, then immediately remove from stove (residual heat will make garlic golden & crispy).
- Stir through lemon.
Shrimp/Prawns (Stove: Note 4):
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels (to ensure crispiness!)
- Just prior to cooking, place in bowl, sprinkle/drizzle over remaining ingredients. Toss gently to coat.
- Working quickly, place shrimp on BBQ and cook each side for 2 minutes until golden and crusty.
- Immediately remove shrimp onto serving plate.
Serving:
- Drizzle over all the Lemon Garlic Butter, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with fresh lemon.
- Crusty bread to mop up the crazy delish butter on the plate is essential!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Life of Dozer
I took most of the prawns I made earlier today to Geoff, the local who lives in his car at the dog park.
He approved!
Neither Dozer nor his companion Cleo got to try it. Too much garlic, bad for dogs!
Nagi darling did you change the recipe? Because last time I remember there was white wine instead of lemon juice or am I wrong? I need the recipe with white wine my husband requested it again, help a sister out Nagi 😘😘
Hi Michelle, is this the recipe you’re after? https://discountspot.info/baked-shrimp-prawns/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
My boyfriend is allergic to prawns but this looks so good! Do you think this will taste okay with other proteins like chicken?
This looks absolutely delicious!!!!
Can i use this recipe to cook crawfish instead of prawns? 🙂
Yes 100% Kai! Yum! N x
Let’s say i am using stove, how should i cook it? How do i marinate the crawfish if i am not planning to remove the shells?
This was soooo good! My husband raved about it for 3 days! He said if he had 3 thumbs, he’d give it 3 thumbs up!
Love this Terri! N x
After prawn rice, another awesome recipe! My daughter just loved the grilled prawns.
As the mum of prawn-loving daughter, I don’t know what I would have done without your fantastic recipes.
Thanks again, Nagi.
That’s so lovely to hear Hema! N x
Woooow…..Homemade!!! It’s the only thing that taste good! And so easy to do…
I think I will look for these and try your recipe this weekend. Thank you for sharing!
Dang Thai from Embeya!
You’re so welcome Embeya!!
Did you know that me and my wife are your blog fans. Hi
My entire family completely relished the prawns. They were so yummy, juicy and succulent.
YES! That’s awesome Bianca – N x
Can we prepare the sauce in advance? Like a couple of hours before?
Hi Fredoline, you sure can!
So tasty! Love this recipe 💖
That’s great Rachael!
It looks yummy I’m a shrimp eater but i can’t grill can you send a way thats just as good for me to cook in my oven or stove and thanks
Hi Doris, you could definitely cook these in a cast iron skillet! – N x
The shrimp in the video are not raw. Raw shrimp are a green/gray color. They don’t turn pink until they are cooked.
Hi Dean, these shrimp are definitely raw – that’s just their colour – N x
HI Dean! I promise they are raw! 🙂 You can tell because of how floppy they are when raw. They are from Costco and they are a particular type of shrimp that are a bit pink/white even when raw. N xx
Thank you, Nagi. I had never seen raw pink shrimp. Good to know. Looking forward to making the dish.
My family loves all of your recipes that we have tried – this was definitely a hit and we’ve made it twice already this month!
Wahoo!! That’s great! – N x
Hello, just cooked your shrimp with lemon garlic butter sauce. My husband and two girls loved it. We rolled the corn on the cob in the sauce. The sauce is that good. My husband asked where I got the recipe. He doesn’t usually ask that. I will definitely make it again. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Thank you!
I’m so glad it was a hit Holly, and you’re right, that sauce is LIQUID GOLD!
Made it in my friend’s pizza oven. Used ghee since some were on Whole30. It was a hit!
Wahoo, sounds like you nailed it!
The grilled shrimp looks Scumpsious!!
I hope you try it, it’s absolutely delicious!
We were blown away with your awesome prawns! Thank you for sharing amazing recipes! Love everything about your blog!
Thanks so much for the great feedback Marika!
Wow! What a dish! My husband went nuts for it!! Very rich and decantant, definitely don’t forget a crust bread! Thanks Nagi!!
Yes, I love mopping up all that sauce!!
My boyfriend lives in Canada and can’t cook to save himself. I suggested this for Canada Day and he’s going to give it a burl. He thinks he might just be able to manage it!! Thanks for the great recipes Nagi – you are the only individual cook I follow now.
I hope he nails it Annie!
My boyfriend lives in Canada and can’t cook to save himself. I suggested this for Canada Day and he’s going to give it a burl. He thinks he might just be able to manage it!! Thanks for the great recipes Nagi – you are the only individual cook I follow now.