Buttery Garlic Garden Herb Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Fire up your grill for this show-stopping Buttery Garlic Garden Herb Grilled Jumbo Shrimp recipe, a perfect blend of fresh flavors and smoky char. Tender, tail-on jumbo shrimp are bathed in a rich, buttery marinade infused with minced garlic, parsley, basil, and thyme, complemented by a splash of fresh lemon juice and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. Grilled to perfection in just minutes, this dish is a quick and elegant choice for summer cookouts, date nights, or simple family dinners. Serve these flavorful shrimp skewers with lemon wedges for a burst of brightness, and enjoy a meal that's as stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly suited for seafood lovers and herb enthusiasts alike, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley, basil, thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the jumbo shrimp with the buttery garlic herb marinade. Mix well to ensure the shrimp is evenly coated, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers (if desired) and reserve any remaining marinade for basting.
Place the shrimp on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.1 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 983 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 3237 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1474 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
