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Grilled Lemon Shrimp

Grilled Lemon Shrimp: A Zesty Delight in Just 10 Minutes

Grilled Lemon Shrimp is a quick, gluten-free delight bursting with zesty flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp/Prawns raw, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
For the Lemon Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or plain paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
For Serving
  • 1 Lemon Wedges for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • BBQ Grill
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Lemon Shrimp
  1. Preheat your BBQ grill to high and brush grates with olive oil.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, then add 2 cloves of garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until garlic is golden. Add lemon juice.
  3. Rinse 1 pound of shrimp, dry thoroughly, and toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and salt.
  4. Place seasoned shrimp on grill, cooking for about 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  5. Serve shrimp on a platter, drizzle with lemon garlic butter, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pat shrimp dry to achieve crispiness; season just before grilling for best results.

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