Description
Quick and flavorful crispy grilled shrimp coated in smoky spices and finished with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce for a bright and indulgent dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy.
- In a small pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, then remove from heat.
- Drizzle lemon garlic butter over grilled shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add chili flakes for a spicy variation.
- Grill on skewers over charcoal for extra smoky flavor.
- Add a touch of honey to the butter sauce for sweetness.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Works well with rice, pasta, or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
