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!
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TEXTURE – from the crispy surface of the shrimp and little golden bits of garlic in the butter sauce
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FLAVOUR – from the smokey char from the BBQ, seasoning on the shrimp, the shrimp itself and of course, butter, butter, butter…
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LUXURY – from the rich butter sauce
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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:
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no marinating needed. In fact, you should NOT season ahead of time because it will draw moisture out of the shrimp
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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!
Just made this tonight and it was delicious.
Like all of your recipes, easy to follow, comprehensive instructions and always yummy! Thank you.
I made this recipe last night with your steak kabob recipe for a New Year’s Eve surf and turf. My family raved. They didn’t just ask for the recipe; they asked for the website so they can try more of your recipes.
Sooo delish and so easy! Thanks Nagi!
Hi Nagi and Dozer. I hope you both are well. I absolutely love your recipe for crispy grilled prawns with lemon and garlic butter sauce. I must admit that I don’t like
large prawns, so I made a little change to the recipe for my taste. Thank you so much for this recipe…..I make this at least twice a month 💗. Stay safe and well. XOXO, Jo
This is the BEST prawn recipe ever- perfect blend of seasoning- didnt even need sauce…and so so easy! 🙂
Wow! this recipe is very interesting specially for those beginner. I hope you can post many recipes here.
@Nagi – HELP! I want to cook this one but can’t figure out why the photos show the sauce has red bits in it – doesn’t seem to come from the recipe. What’s missing?
The recipe uses paprika and cayenne.
First time I have done this
Wow superb, I added some chilli as well, will add that to favourite list !
Delicious recipe. Tried this and was great. Family loved the Prawns (or Shrimp)!
This dish was amazing, It tasted so good and was a hit with all the family.
This was insanely delicious and sooo easy. We ate ours on flatbreads with tzatziki and salad and ate them like wraps. I can’t wait to make it again!
We love this, my daughter is a big fan of this recipe. Thanks
OMG is right! We had this last night and it is hands down the Best Prawn recipe I have ever had! A 5**** restaurant could not provide a better prawn dish!
WOOT!! Thanks os much Terri!! N x
Sooo goood!! Husband and I were racing to go back for more!
Incredible recipe! It was so flavourful. I will be making this over and over again. Paired it with some grilled bok choy and of course, some French bread to soak up that delicious sauce. Thank you for this recipe. Happy to have found it.
My father told me I had to marinate the prawns for the Easter barbecue, but I’d never marinated prawns before! It’s now in the fridge, waiting to be cooked and smells amazing! Thank you for all your recipes, Nagi. I started cooking properly a year ago, when I was 12 because of your recipes!! My friend and I made your Middle Eastern feast for our parents, yesterday, last week, I made your Mexican one and I made your sugar cookies for Sri Lankan New Year!!! Today, I’ll make your Love Cake. Thank you for everything you do!!!! 😊 You’ve made my family really happy! – Thisaly, 13
Cooked this recipe on the bbq served with Greek salad, crusty baguette and just one or two cold ones. Superb great recipe.
Yum!!! So much flavour in the prawns. Ate the prawns as a filling with bao buns – so good!
Hi
Just sayin shrimp and prawns ARE different. Prawns are meat eaters and live on n different habitat than prawns which live near steep drop offs and are carnivores I love them both but they taste different at least in British Columbia
What do you serve this with? Looks for meal suggestions
Excellent recipe Nagi
Served it with Caesar Salad and homemade croutons yummy.