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Grilled Lemon Shrimp

Grilled Lemon Shrimp: A Zesty Delight for Quick Dinners

Grilled Lemon Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Sauce
  • 90 g Unsalted Butter Substitution: Can use salted butter but reduce salt in the recipe.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances the flavor of the butter sauce.
  • 3 tsp Garlic Avoid using a mincer to prevent burning.
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice Adds acidity to balance flavors.
For the Shrimp
  • 500 g Large Shrimp/Prawns Substitution: Can use frozen but ensure fully thawed and drained.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Offers additional garlic flavor.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Adds a smoky depth.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Introduces a slight heat.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Helps cook shrimp and enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Complements the dish seasoning.
For Grilling & Garnish
  • 1 Lemon For grilling and garnish.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Adds freshness and color as a garnish.

Equipment

  • BBQ Grill
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by brushing the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Preheat your BBQ grill on high heat for about 10 minutes, ensuring it reaches a sizzling temperature.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it just starts to bubble. Add the finely chopped garlic and salt, stirring continuously. Cook until the garlic turns a light golden brown, about 2–3 minutes, then mix in 1.5 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Take your raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp and pat them dry. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Place the seasoned shrimp directly onto the preheated grill, ensuring they are spaced apart. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side, until they turn golden and develop crispy edges.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the BBQ using tongs and place them in a serving dish. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the shrimp and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grilled lemon halves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are completely dry before seasoning to promote a crispy texture. Grill shrimp for just 2 minutes per side to keep them tender, and make sure the grill is hot to seal in flavors.

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