Wood-Grilled New Orleans Shrimp with Spicy Creole Butter

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

Juicy shrimp grilled over an open flame and tossed in a vibrant Creole butter sauce with garlic and Cajun spices. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Grilling tools worth buying → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Toss 1 lb large shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp Creole seasoning, coating evenly.
2. Step 2: Place shrimp on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and grill marks appear, turning carefully to avoid overcooking.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Toss the grilled shrimp in the spicy Creole butter sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.