Experience an elegant, restaurant-quality seafood dish right in your backyard. The Blackstone griddle perfectly sears the shrimp in a matter of minutes, while evenly distributing the rich garlic butter and bright lemon juice so every bite is packed with maximum flavor without boiling the seafood in its own juices.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Large shrimp (raw, peeled, and deveined – tails on or off)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for the griddle)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 medium Lemon (juiced, plus wedges for serving)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Ensure your shrimp are completely thawed and patted dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat. You want it hot enough to sear, but not so hot that the garlic burns instantly.
- Drizzle the olive oil onto the griddle. Spread the shrimp out evenly in a single layer, ensuring they have plenty of space.
- Let the shrimp sear undisturbed for about 1 to 2 minutes until the bottoms start to turn pink and slightly opaque.
- Flip the shrimp. Immediately drop the butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes directly onto the griddle right in the middle of the shrimp.
- As the butter melts (this will only take seconds), use your spatulas to aggressively toss the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp are completely pink and opaque. Do not overcook!
- Turn off the burners. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice evenly over the shrimp and toss one last time.
- Remove the shrimp from the griddle immediately to a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot (perfect on its own, with crusty bread, or over cooked pasta)!
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1260mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg