Cast Iron Shrimp makes the best, quick and easy weeknight meal. The garlic butter gives the shrimp amazing flavor with simple ingredients.
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I love making seafood recipes for my family for an easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cooks easily in the cast iron skillet and in the garlic butter sauce. Shrimp is my kids favorite so this recipe has been on a weekly rotation. You may like Blackstone Garlic Butter Shrimp for another easy meal idea.
If you love cooking in a cast iron skillet, check out these recipes – Cast Iron Queso, Cast Iron Brownies, and Cast Iron Biscuits.
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Why We Love This Recipe
We love making shrimp on the grill but it is even better in the cast iron skillet. You can cook it on the grill or on the stovetop. The shrimp always taste amazing with the smoky and buttery flavor.
Serve this shrimp with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea.
Ingredients
- Raw Shrimp – We like to buy the medium-sized shrimp that has been peeled and deveined with tails on.
For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.
Seasoning Ideas
Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. We have even added in fresh herbs.
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Parsley
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Reheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper until the shrimp is coated in the oil and seasonings.
Step 3 – Place the cast iron skillet on the grill and allow it to be heated through (a few minutes). Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and melt butter.
Step 4 – Place the shrimp into a single layer in the pan. Cook the shrimp for approximately 1 minute without moving the shrimp until the bottom of the shrimp is golden brown.
Step 5 – Carefully flip the shrimp and sauté the other side of the shrimp for approximately 1 minute until the other side is cooked through and browned.
- Step 6 – Remove the pan from the grill. Top the shrimp with the lemon juice.
- Step 7 – Serve immediately while warm with fresh lemon juice in a serving dish and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Frozen Shrimp – Make sure that the shrimp is defrosting prior to cooking them in the skillet.
- Heat Skillet – Before adding the shrimp to the skillet, make sure the skillet has been preheated. This gives the shrimp a nice sear.
- Cooking Shrimp – Make sure to flip the shrimp while cooking to cook both sides. Cooking time will vary.
- Cast Iron – If you cast iron is a little rusty, check out these tips on How to Restore Cast Iron Skillet.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious shrimp recipe can be served with many different side dishes. You can easily make a shrimp Caesar salad or Blackstone Shrimp Tacos. We also enjoy serving over rice or make Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice.
If we serve over pasta, we love to make this Homemade Artisan Crusty Bread to serve with it. You can even make Grilled Asparagus in Foil Recipe, Grilled Green Beans in Foil, or Grilled Cauliflower in Foil to complete your meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate any leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Check out these 75 Easy Leftover Shrimp Recipes to serve this shrimp in a second meal.
We usually by the medium to jumbo size uncooked shrimp when making this recipe.
Reheat the leftover shrimp in the microwave or on the stovetop. You may need to add a tablespoon of butter for extra flavor.
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Cast Iron Shrimp
Ingredients
- 16 oz Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined tails on
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Lemon juiced
Instructions
- Reheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper until the shrimp is coated in the oil and seasonings.
- Place the cast iron skillet on the grill and allow it to be heated through (a few minutes).
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt it.
- Place the shrimp into a single layer in the pan. Cook the shrimp for approximately 1 minute without moving the shrimp until the bottom of the shrimp is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the shrimp and cook the other side of the shrimp for approximately 1 minute until the other side is cooked through and browned.
- Remove the pan from the grill. Top the shrimp with the lemon juice.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
