Wood-Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Spiced Creole Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

This dish features succulent Gulf shrimp charred over a wood-fired grill, served with a rich Creole-spiced butter that highlights New Orleans’ iconic flavors. This grilling recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, Creole seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Toss 1 lb Gulf shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper evenly to coat.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 2 tsp Creole seasoning and 2 cloves minced garlic, cooking gently for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred along the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove shrimp from the grill and immediately toss with the spiced butter and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and serve warm.