Garlic Butter Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp cooks on the griddle fast, then is sauteed in the delicious garlic butter sauce. Simple ingredients makes this seafood recipe always on the weekly menu for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Cooking on the griddle allows me to cook the shrimp recipes and our sides in less than 20 minutes. My whole family thinks this recipe taste amazing. You may even like this Blackstone Shrimp Tacos.

Ingredients

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Recipe Variations

• Shrimp Skewers – If you prefer you can make this recipe on the gas grill. Make sure to oil the gill grates then place the shrimp on skewers.
• Seasoning – If you want extra flavor, add in red pepper flakes to the seasoning mixture. This gives the garlic buttery sauce an extra kick but not to spicy.
• Olive Oil – We used butter in this recipe, but you can also the griddle with olive oil.
• Vegetables – This is a great recipe to add in fresh vegetables while cooking the shrimp. Feel free to add in chopped broccoli and squash for delicious flavor.

How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp on Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – Heat Griddle – Preheat the Blackstone grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).

Step 2 – Melt Butter – Place the butter on the grill. Melt the butter and spread it around the grill with a spatula.  

Step 3 – Add Shrimp to Grill – Add the shrimp to the grill and stir to coat the shrimp in the butter. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.  

Step 4 – Add Garlic – Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5 – Sauté the Ingredients together – Sauté on the Blackstone grill for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through (shrimp will be pink).

• Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove the grill.  Top the shrimp with the fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.  Serve warm and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Preparing Shrimp – We left the tails on when cooking the shrimp, but you can remove them before cooking it if you prefer.
• Use Raw Shrimp – When making this recipe, we recommend using raw shrimp. You can use the pre-cooked shrimp but the shrimp could get overcooked in the foil packets.
• Lemon – When seasoning the shrimp with the lemon, we recommend using fresh squeeze lemon for the best flavor.
• Blackstone – Prepare the Blackstone by preheating and melting the butter before adding the shrimp.

Best Sides

There are many sides to serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp. My favorite sides are ones that I can make on the griddle. Which makes for an easy weeknight meal. These are some of our favorites.

• Blackstone Fried Rice – If you have leftover white rice, heat it up on the Blackstone for a delicious side dish.
• Blackstone Hibachi Vegetables – We make mix together peppers, zucchini, broccoli and mushrooms and heated until tender. The vegetables are tossed in a easy sauce to make them so flavorful.
• Potatoes – Blackstone Potatoes is the best side dish. It pairs well with steak, chicken, pork and even seafood. With simple ingredients and easy to make on the griddle, this is the perfect side dish to serve a crowd.
• Blackstone Asparagus – Asparagus cooks easily on the griddle for a healthy side dish.
• Blackstone Zucchini Noodles – Serve the shrimp over these noodles for an substitute for regular pasta or spaghetti.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Check out these 75 Easy Leftover Shrimp Recipes to serve this shrimp in a second meal.