Description
This Shrimp on the Blackstone recipe delivers juicy, garlicky shrimp seared to perfection on a flat-top griddle. Tossed with garlic butter, lemon juice, and parsley, it’s a quick, restaurant-worthy dinner perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with paprika, half the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat griddle: Heat Blackstone to medium-high. Melt butter until sizzling.
- Cook shrimp: Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until curled and opaque.
- Add flavor: Scatter remaining garlic and more butter. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and toss.
- Finish & serve: Transfer to platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the griddle—shrimp need space to sear.
- Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking for better browning.
- Cook only until opaque to avoid rubbery texture.
- Add lemon zest for more citrus brightness.
- Sauté garlic briefly if you prefer milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Keywords: Shrimp on the Blackstone, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Blackstone Seafood Recipes, Blackstone Grill Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Griddle Recipes, Shrimp Scampi Blackstone