This recipe for Spicy Grilled Shrimp is so buttery, flavorful, and delicious. We couldn’t stop popping these and were fighting over the last bites!

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

I am addicted to all things New Orleans and this recipe made me feel like we were right back there! We made this and poured the shrimp and sauce over some white rice along with a side of sourdough bread. It made such a good meal. My husband has already been asking me when we are going to make it again.

The Secret’s in the Sauce

Quick pro tip: We like to get the bag of uncooked tail on shrimp from Costco in the frozen section, they are really good and the shells and veins are already removed. So much easier!

As for the sauce, this is really the key to this fantastic shrimp recipe. The combination of thyme, turmeric, garlic and cayenne, mingled with the lemon juice makes for such an array of flavors your mouth will definitely be thanking you. One reader suggested slicing up pinwheel lemon slices and using those for flavor and aesthetic appeal in the sauce. Once you spoon it over the shrimp, look out. You’re in for a real treat!

More flavors from the South

If you’re into New Orleans flavor like we are, you might try pairing this spicy grilled shrimp with a glass of Mint Julep (Disneyland copycat). Serve the meal with a New Orleans style mini beignet for dessert. Delicious! If you’re looking for shrimp but cooked in another way, the Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets will work out great!

How to Make Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

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This Spicy Grilled Shrimp is so buttery, flavorful, and delicious with the Creole flavors. We couldn't stop popping these and were fighting over the last bites!

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total: 1 hour 34 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 32 large uncooked shrimp we like the bag of frozen tail-on shrimp that you can get at Costco

For The Butter Sauce:

• 1/2 c. butter melted
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne less if you don't like it spicy
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric

Instructions

• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium size bowl and add the uncooked shrimp (leave the tail on). Cover the bowl and marinade for 1 hour in the fridge, then 1/2 hour at room temperature before cooking. Remove shrimp to a plate but don't discard the sauce!
• Pour sauce into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
• Grill shrimp over high heat about 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from grill and place in a serving bowl. Pour the butter sauce over the top. (Remove tails as you eat).

Equipment

• Outdoor BBQ Grill

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Butter Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp

Recipe by: Emily Walker

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recipe adapted from the Weber’s Big Book of Grilling