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texas roadhouse grilled shrimp

đź“ť Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp

This Texas Roadhouse–style Grilled Shrimp recipe delivers smoky, buttery flavor with a hint of Cajun spice. Served with lemon and seasoned rice or vegetables, it’s an easy at-home version of the steakhouse favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 wooden skewers soaked in water (optional)
  • For the seasoned garlic butter:
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ÂĽ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Skewers (optional)
  • Small bowl for butter
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Thread shrimp onto soaked skewers or keep loose for grilling.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
  5. While shrimp cook, combine butter, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika in a small bowl.
  6. Brush grilled shrimp generously with seasoned butter.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for 15–30 minutes before grilling.
Serve with seasoned rice, garlic mashed potatoes, or grilled vegetables.
Can be cooked indoors on a grill pan or in the oven broiler.
🔥 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving)
Nutrient Amount
  • Calories ~230 kcal
  • Protein 24g
  • Fat 14g
  • Carbs 1g
  • Sodium 590mg