Recreate the savory, zesty flavor of Texas Roadhouse's popular Grilled Shrimp right in your own kitchen with this easy recipe, featuring succulent shrimp coated in a vibrant lemon pepper butter.
Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min 4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Wooden or metal skewers (optional, if grilling on grates)
Instructions
1
If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps with proper searing.
2
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and kosher salt. Whisk well to combine.
3
Pour about 1/4 cup of the lemon pepper butter mixture over the shrimp in a non-reactive bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Let the shrimp marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes (do not marinate shrimp for too long as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' it). Reserve the remaining butter mixture for basting and serving.
4
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to prevent burning.
5
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, being careful not to overcrowd them. If using a grill pan, you can grill them directly without skewers.
6
Place the shrimp skewers or individual shrimp on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with some of the reserved lemon pepper butter mixture, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
7
Remove the grilled shrimp from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining lemon pepper butter.
8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
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