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Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp - Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipes

Shrimp on the grill has a way of making an ordinary evening feel like a summer party. The smell of garlic butter hitting the heat, the quick sear of shrimp turning from pale to pink, and the sizzle that makes you stop mid-conversation—that’s the magic of grilled shrimp recipes. I’ve made this dish for weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, and once, even for breakfast (don’t ask, but let’s just say it worked). What I love most about this recipe is how unfussy it is. A handful of ingredients, a few skewers, and ten minutes at the grill, and suddenly you’re holding what feels like a restaurant dish. This is the kind of recipe that works whether you’re cooking for one, trying to impress a date, or feeding an entire table of hungry friends. It never fails. So if you’ve been searching for Shrimp Dinner Ideas, Summer Shrimp Recipes, or simply the best shrimp recipe to make your evening brighter, this one’s it. Pull out the skewers, fire up the grill, and let’s eat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best shrimp recipe, Grilled Shrimp Dinner, grilled shrimp recipes, Shrimp Dinner Ideas, shrimp recipes, Summer Shrimp Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.