Description
Get ready to bring steakhouse magic to your kitchen with this sizzling Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp! Juicy, marinated shrimp are grilled to perfection, then finished with a buttery garlic drizzle that’s completely crave-worthy. It’s the ultimate easy recipe whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, need a quick dinner idea, or want something different for lunch. This recipe fits right into your weekly meal rotation and works beautifully for anyone looking for food ideas that are packed with flavor but take minimal effort. Whether you’re after a healthy snack or quick seafood dinner, this dish has you covered.
Ingredients
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the shrimp and toss until fully coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
5. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
6. Drizzle or brush melted butter over the hot shrimp.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the marinating step—it helps the shrimp absorb all that zesty flavor.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Once they curl and turn opaque, they’re done!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg