Charcoal-Grilled Spicy Shrimp with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Plump shrimp coated in a smoky, spicy rub then grilled over charcoal and finished with a luscious garlic butter drizzle. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 3/4 tsp kosher salt until evenly coated.
Step 2: Prepare a charcoal grill by lighting charcoal briquettes and letting them burn until covered with white ash (about 20-30 minutes). Spread the coals for direct medium-high heat.
Step 3: Place the shrimp directly on the grill grates and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and have grill marks.
Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 5: Transfer grilled shrimp to a serving plate and drizzle with the garlic butter mixture. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.