Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter

Summary

Tired of the same old dinner recipes? Dive into the world of Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter, a tantalizing dish that elevates simple shrimp to culinary excellence. In mere minutes, you’ll have a plateful of succulent shrimp dripping with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. Let’s embark on this flavorful journey.

Ingredients

• Shrimp: 16 pieces, large (approximately 0.5 lb or 225 grams)
• Butter: 4 tablespoons (approximately 60 grams)
• Lemons: 2, zest and juice (about 50 ml of juice)
• Fresh parsley: 3 tablespoons, chopped (45 ml when chopped)
• Fresh basil: 2 tablespoons, chopped (30 ml when chopped)
• Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Salt: to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon or 2.5 ml)
• Black pepper: to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon or 1.25 ml)
• Olive oil: for brushing (optional)

Time: 20 minutes (10 minutes preparation + 10 minutes grilling)

Serves: 2

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 25g
• Fats: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g

Instructions

1. Start by preparing your shrimp. Ensure they are cleaned, deveined, and tails intact. Pat them dry.
2. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, basil, and thyme. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
3. Season the butter mixture with salt and pepper according to your preference. This is your Lemon Herb Butter.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While waiting, lightly brush your shrimp with a bit of olive oil. This helps them get that nice grill mark.
5. Once heated, place the shrimp on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink.
6. During the last minute of grilling, generously brush some of the Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter mixture onto the shrimp.
7. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and place them on a serving plate.
8. Drizzle the remaining Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter over the top, ensuring each shrimp gets its share of buttery goodness.

Tips

1. Opt for fresh shrimp rather than frozen for the best flavor.
2. Always zest your lemon before juicing. It’s much easier!
3. Avoid overcooking shrimp. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them.
4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
5. Feel free to adjust the herbs based on what you have on hand. Rosemary or dill can be excellent additions!

Serving Suggestions

1. Lay your Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter on a bed of fresh salad greens.
2. Pair with a light pasta like angel hair tossed in olive oil and garlic.
3. Consider grilled asparagus or broccoli as complementary sides.
4. Serve alongside crusty bread to mop up any leftover Lemon Herb Butter.
5. Finish off with a light lemon sorbet or fresh fruit salad to keep things refreshing.

When you sit down to enjoy your Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter, remember to savor each bite. This dish embodies the essence of summer grilling, and there’s no reason you can’t indulge in it year-round. Enjoy your meal, and remember, AH7 is here for all your health and culinary needs.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON HERB BUTTER

Tired of the same old dinner recipes? Dive into the world of Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter, a tantalizing dish that elevates simple shrimp to culinary excellence. In mere minutes, you’ll have a plateful of succulent shrimp dripping with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. Let’s embark on this flavorful journey.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON HERB BUTTER

Amount per Serving

Calories

390

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

28

g

43

%

Carbohydrates

 

7

g

2

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

25

g

50

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Shrimp: 16 pieces large (approximately 0.5 lb or 225 grams)
• Butter: 4 tablespoons approximately 60 grams
• Lemons: 2 zest and juice (about 50 ml of juice)
• Fresh parsley: 3 tablespoons chopped (45 ml when chopped)
• Fresh basil: 2 tablespoons chopped (30 ml when chopped)
• Fresh thyme: 1 tablespoon 15 ml
• Garlic: 2 cloves minced
• Salt: to taste start with 1/2 teaspoon or 2.5 ml
• Black pepper: to taste start with 1/4 teaspoon or 1.25 ml
• Olive oil: for brushing optional
• Time: 20 minutes 10 minutes preparation + 10 minutes grilling

Instructions

• Start by preparing your shrimp. Ensure they are cleaned, deveined, and tails intact. Pat them dry.
• In a bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, basil, and thyme. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
• Season the butter mixture with salt and pepper according to your preference. This is your Lemon Herb Butter.
• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While waiting, lightly brush your shrimp with a bit of olive oil. This helps them get that nice grill mark.
• Once heated, place the shrimp on the grill. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink.
• During the last minute of grilling, generously brush some of the Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter mixture onto the shrimp.
• Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and place them on a serving plate.
• Drizzle the remaining Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Herb Butter over the top, ensuring each shrimp gets its share of buttery goodness.

Notes

Opt for fresh shrimp rather than frozen for the best flavor.
Always zest your lemon before juicing. It’s much easier!
Avoid overcooking shrimp. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Feel free to adjust the herbs based on what you have on hand. Rosemary or dill can be excellent additions!