So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner or impress your guests with this unbelievably flavorful grilled shrimp recipe! Using jumbo shrimp (or smaller – instructions included!), this recipe bursts with garlic butter goodness and is surprisingly easy to make. The perfect balance of sweet and savory, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a hedonistic shrimp feast!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 48 mins

Calories 657.9 kcal

Protein 31g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

2 pounds large shrimp
1/4 cup white wine
Lemon, Juice Of
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup salted butter
2 cloves garlic

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How to Make So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

Separate shrimp into two large freezer bags.
Add marinade ingredients (see below), seal bags, and shake well to coat.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Preheat your BBQ grill to medium-low heat.
While the shrimp marinates, prepare the basting sauce: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine all basting sauce ingredients. Microwave until butter is melted, stirring once or twice.
Set the basting sauce aside.
Remove shrimp from marinade bags and discard the marinade.
If using smaller shrimp, thread onto metal skewers. Jumbo shrimp can be grilled directly.
Grill shrimp (or skewers), shell-on, basting frequently with the garlic butter sauce. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer cooked shrimp to a foil-tented platter to keep warm.
Serve immediately with plenty of napkins. Peel and enjoy!
Enjoy your delicious and easy shrimp feast!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

Fat

156g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp?

So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp takes about 78 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 48 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp?

So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp has approximately 657.9 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 93 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp?

The key ingredients for So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp are Large Shrimp, White Wine, Lemon, Juice Of, Coarse Sea Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.