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
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
recipe adapted from the Weber’s Big Book of Grilling
Kathy Colegrove says
WONDERFUL!!!!! So yummy. I think we will make dirty rice next time because we didn’t care for the sauce on the rice. But so good!!!!
D Robbi says
I also cut up a small lemon in wheel slices and add to the marinade.
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Susie says
Amazing, easy shrimp dinner recipe. Hit with the whole family!
Kara says
Oh man, these look simply delicious! Now I am really wishing the snow would go away so we could pull out the grill! Dang winter.
Stephanie says
Loved, loved, loved this recipe! I love shrimp but that spice blend was next level.