Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp in 20 Mins
Juicy jumbo shrimp marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, and spices, then grilled until pink and lightly charred. Ready in just 16 minutes.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk or spoon
- grill or grill pan
- skewers Metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- tongs
- serving plate
- basting brush Optional.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, 16/20, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, optional
- lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and spices.
- Add peeled, deveined shrimp and toss well to coat.
- Cover and marinate for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers for easy handling.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Optional: Brush with leftover marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
Marinate the shrimp for 10–15 minutes at room temperature. Threading the shrimp onto skewers makes grilling easier. For extra flavor, optionally brush with leftover marinade while grilling. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.