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Grilled Lemon Shrimp

Savor Every Bite of Grilled Lemon Shrimp Bliss

Enjoy the irresistible Grilled Lemon Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish that brings summer to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted isn't available.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped to avoid burning.
  • 1 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust to taste for a zesty kick.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Raw Shrimp (Prawns) Peeled and deveined.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Omit for a lighter taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Replace with regular paprika if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can work as a substitute.
For Serving
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.
  • 1 Lemon Wedges Serve for extra citrusy goodness.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Brush the grill grates with olive oil and preheat on high heat for about 10 minutes until hot.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until lightly golden. Stir in juice of one fresh lemon and set aside.
  3. Pat 1 pound of large raw shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Arrange seasoned shrimp on the grill in a single layer. Grill for about 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and grill for another 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer grilled shrimp to a serving plate, drizzle with lemon garlic butter sauce, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 220mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid marinating shrimp to keep them juicy. Watch the cooking time carefully to prevent overcooking.

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