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Pile of Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp skewers on a wooden serving board

Perfect Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp: Copycat Recipe

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Bring the bold and delectable flavors of Texas Roadhouse into your own kitchen with this easy and delicious grilled shrimp recipe. Served with a scrumptious lemon pepper butter, these marinated shrimp are sure to become your next dinner favorite!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Airtight container or Ziploc bag
  • Bamboo skewers

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 lb fresh deveined shrimp, tails on
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs oregano and basil
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare Shrimp: Start with fresh, large, deveined shrimp with the tails on. Fresh shrimp will always give a better result than frozen ones.
  • Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, fresh lemon juice, mixed herbs (oregano and basil), paprika powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to taste.
  • Marinate Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade. Ensure all the shrimp are well-coated with the marinade. Let the shrimp marinate for about 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Alternatively, transfer the shrimp and marinade to an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Leave to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  • Skewer Shrimp: After the shrimp have finished marinating, thread them onto the pre-soaked skewers.

Cooking

  • Preheat Grill: While the shrimp are marinating, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Grill Shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve: Once cooked, remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and serve hot with your choice of sides. Enjoy your perfect Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp!

Notes

  • This recipe works best with large or jumbo shrimp. They grill beautifully and are easier to handle.
  • For best results, allow your shrimp to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes. This allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the shrimp.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They should only need 2-3 minutes per side on the grill. Avoid overcooking the shrimp as they can become tough and chewy.
  • The lemon pepper butter and garlic butter add an extra layer of flavor to the grilled shrimp. These can be prepared while the shrimp are marinating.
  • If desired, you can substitute the fresh lemon juice in the marinade with lime juice for a unique flavor twist.
  • Be sure to serve the grilled shrimp with the prepared lemon pepper butter for a true Texas Roadhouse experience!
  • While the shrimp are grilling, you can brush them with garlic butter. This gives an extra layer of taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 592mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Copycat, Grilled Shrimp, Shrimp, Texas Roadhouse
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