Crispy Grilled Shrimp (Prawns) with Lemon Butter Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Grilled Shrimp (Prawns) with Lemon Butter Sauce
Description
Crispy Grilled Shrimp (Prawns) with Lemon Butter Sauce involves coating peeled, deveined large shrimp in a spice blend including garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, then quickly grilling them to develop a golden crust. The accompanying sauce is created by melting unsalted butter, gently infusing it with finely chopped garlic until just golden to avoid bitterness, then adding lemon juice and salt to finish. This sauce adds a rich, bright contrast to the smoky, spicy shrimp.
The grilling step is performed on a very hot pre-oiled grill to achieve a crisp exterior without overcooking. For smaller shrimp, skewering twice per piece helps keep them secure and easy to turn. The final dish is garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges for added freshness and optional grilled lemon halves. A crusty bread is recommended to soak up the flavorful butter sauce on the serving plate.
The preparation emphasizes careful handling of garlic to allow crispy bits in the sauce and quick cooking to maintain shrimp texture. Frozen shrimp should be fully thawed and patted dry for optimal crispness. Avoid letting shrimp sit too long after seasoning to prevent moisture release that would reduce crispness. Variations include stove-top cooking omitting lemon juice in the marinade and cooking the butter garlic sauce separately to control heat.
Ingredients
Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 90g / 6 tbsp butter , unsalted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tsp garlic , very finely chopped (do not use mincer, Note 1)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice , plus more to taste
Shrimp/Prawns:
- 500g/ 1 lb Shrimp raw, peeled and deveined (Note 2, or prawns, large
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (plain or sweet ok too)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (skip if using stove)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Serving (optional):
- 1 lemon , halved, grilled if desired
- lemon wedges or slices
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation:
- Brush BBQ grills with oil, then preheat on high until very hot.
- If shrimp are small and might fall through grills, skewer them (use 2 skewers, Note 3)
Make Sauce:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and salt. Stir until garlic is LIGHT golden brown, then immediately remove from stove (residual heat will make garlic golden & crispy).
- Stir through lemon.
Shrimp/Prawns (Stove: Note 4):
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels (to ensure crispiness!)
- Just prior to cooking, place in bowl, sprinkle/drizzle over remaining ingredients. Toss gently to coat.
- Working quickly, place shrimp on BBQ and cook each side for 2 minutes until golden and crusty.
- Immediately remove shrimp onto serving plate.
Serving:
- Drizzle over all the Lemon Garlic Butter, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with fresh lemon.
- Crusty bread to mop up the crazy delish butter on the plate is essential!
Notes
- Finely chop garlic instead of using a garlic crusher to allow it to brown lightly and create crispy bits in the butter sauce.
- Use large shrimp or prawns to prevent them from falling through the grill; small shrimp should be skewered twice each to secure them.
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to avoid burning.
- Fully thaw and pat shrimp dry if using frozen to ensure a crispy result.
- Do not leave shrimp sitting longer than 10 minutes after seasoning to prevent moisture release and loss of crispness.
- For stove-top cooking, omit lemon juice from shrimp seasoning and cook butter garlic sauce separately over medium-high heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339cal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 118% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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