Amazing Grilled Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe
This Amazing Grilled Lemon Butter Shrimp recipe offers a flavorful and juicy shrimp experience with a zesty lemon butter sauce, complemented by lightly charred gluten-free bread perfect for dipping. Ideal for a quick, delicious summer meal cooked on the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb colossal or jumbo shrimp (16–20 count), deveined (peels may be removed or left on)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1 cup (226 g or 2 sticks) butter
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2–4 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Bread
- 1–2 loaves gluten-free Italian bread or gluten-free sourdough bread or gluten-free artisan bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Bread: Heat your grill to high. Wrap the gluten-free bread loaves in foil and place them on the top grate of the grill. If preferred, alternatively heat the bread in a 350° F oven while grilling the shrimp. Let the bread warm for about 10 minutes while you prepare the shrimp.
- Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, kosher salt, black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and fresh thyme sprigs. Heat gently until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer. Then reduce the heat to low to keep it warm without burning.
- Grill the Shrimp: Toss the deveined shrimp with olive oil to coat evenly. Place the shrimp in a single layer directly on the grill grate. Grill for about 1-2 minutes per side until they are slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook because the shrimp will continue to cook in the butter sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the bread from the grill or oven. Transfer the grilled shrimp into a large serving bowl. Pour the warm lemon butter sauce over the shrimp, coating them well. Tear off pieces of the warmed bread and serve it alongside the shrimp for dipping into the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the shrimp while grilling to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough.
- Leaving shrimp shells on enhances flavor; peeling is optional based on preference.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to match your preferred spice level.
- Gluten-free bread options work best to complement the dish and accommodate dietary needs.
- Fresh thyme adds subtle earthiness; alternatively, you can omit or substitute with dried thyme.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the shrimp warm and juicy, with crispy bread.
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