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Easy Grilled Shrimp

Published: Jun 13, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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These Easy Grilled Shrimp are brushed with butter, seasoning, and garlic and cooked on the grill in just minutes. Easy prep and easy clean-up. Perfect light summer dinner for seafood fans!

Grilled shrimp skewers on a plate.
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  • Why This Method Works
  • Ingredients:
  • How to grill shrimp?
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  • Sides to serve with grilled shrimp:
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  • Easy Grilled Shrimp

Why This Method Works

Summer dinner time just got easier! These Grilled Shrimp are quick to prep and cook. No marinating needed! Just place shrimp on skewers, brush with melted butter with seasoning and garlic, and cook on a hot grill or griddle pan. They are done in minutes!

I like to use skewers because they make flipping the shrimp so much easier. You can add chopped vegetables or sausage too. Make it fun and enjoy the flavors!

If you are enjoying cooking outdoors, my Grilled Pineapple makes for a perfect dessert! The Strawberry Lemonade ties it all together with summer berry flavors.

Ingredients:

Ingredients for grilled shrimp on marble board.

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  • shrimp - I recommend getting the largest you can. Popcorn or small shrimp is too small. I used a medium size.
  • butter - I used unsalted butter. Olive oil works great too!
  • garlic - I recommend fresh garlic, minced. You can use garlic powder if you are in a pinch.
  • Italian seasoning - Adds herby flavor to the shrimp. If you don't have Italian seasoning, use at least dried oregano.
  • paprika - Adds tasty flavor.

How to grill shrimp?

  • Start by removing the vein and most of the shell. I leave the tails but you can remove them completely.
  • Combine butter with seasoning and garlic.
  • Skewer shrimp.
  • Brush with butter mixture.
  • Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink.
  • Serve immediately.
Melted butter with seasoning and shrimp on skewers.

Best tips for grilling shrimp:

  • skewers: metal ones are easy to use and a breeze to clean; wooden ones need to be soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent them from catching fire
  • shrimp: use medium or large; small ones are better for salads
  • seasoning: feel free to play with different spices; add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or honey for sweetness
  • cook time: shrimp cooks really fast so don't walk away from the grill; watch for them to turn pink and flip to cook the other side; it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!

Sides to serve with grilled shrimp:

Since the shrimp will be done in minutes, I think a side dish that cooks quickly or can be made ahead of time, would be great here. Here are just a few of my suggestions:

  • Creamy Polenta
  • Dirty Rice
  • Sauteed Kale with Bacon
  • Sauteed Green Beans or the super-fast Instant Pot version.
Grilled shrimp on plate.

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Grilled shrimp skewers on a plate.

Easy Grilled Shrimp

Author: Anna
These Easy Grilled Shrimp are brushed with butter, seasoning, and garlic and cooked on the grill in just minutes. Easy prep and easy clean-up. Perfect light summer dinner for seafood fans!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 135 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 20 medium or large shrimp
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the shrimp: remove the vein and most of the shell. I leave the tails but you can remove them completely.
    20 medium or large shrimp
  • Preheat the grill or griddle pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine melted butter with seasoning and garlic.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Skewer shrimp. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes so they won't burn on the grill. If you are using a griddle pan, you can skip this step.
  • Brush shrimp with butter mixture, on both sides.
  • Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The total time is an estimate.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  • Use medium or large; small ones are better for salads.
  • Feel free to play with different spices; add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or honey for sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Kara says

    June 14, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter has been begging me to make shrimp, so we gave this a try. It got thumbs up from everyone in the family! I'm sure she'll be begging me to make it all summer long! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jessica Burgess says

    June 14, 2021 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    This is a delicious recipe and it was super easy too! My husband even raved about it and he's not a huge shrimp fan!

    Reply
  3. April says

    June 14, 2021 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    Such a simple recipe! Adding this to our menu next time we grill out. 🙂

    Reply
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