Description
A quick and flavorful grilled shrimp recipe featuring a zesty marinade and garlic lemon butter glaze, perfect for a light and delicious seafood meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (tails on and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Lemon Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 (2-inch) strips lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with marinade ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the marinade flavors.
- Grill the shrimp. Preheat a grill to high heat. Place the marinated shrimp on the hot grill and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, grilling on both sides until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the grill and transfer the shrimp to a serving platter.
- Prepare lemon garlic butter. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and lemon zest strips, cooking and stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley to finish the lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Brush shrimp and serve. Generously brush the warm lemon garlic butter over the grilled shrimp. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top to add a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- You can use pre-seasoned Italian seasoning or make your own blend for a fresher taste.
- Make sure your grill is properly preheated to avoid shrimp sticking to the grates.
- Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- For best results, marinate the shrimp for at least 10 minutes before grilling.
- Use fresh lemon zest and parsley to maximize flavor in the butter sauce.
