Red lobster garlic-grilled shrimp recipe

Updated on September 29th, 2025

There’s nothing quite like biting into shrimp hot off the grill, and this Red Lobster garlic-grilled shrimp recipe captures that perfectly. The shrimp are marinated in a buttery garlic glaze with lemon and Worcestershire sauce, then grilled until tender and flavorful. Skewered for easy cooking and serving, they’re a great choice for dinner at home or when you want to impress guests with something simple but restaurant-worthy.

Why this recipe works

• Garlic butter base: The garlic, butter, and lemon juice create a rich glaze that soaks into the shrimp for unbeatable flavor in every bite.
• Effortless prep: Shrimp marinate quickly, and with just a few pantry staples, you can replicate a Red Lobster favorite in your own kitchen.
• Fast grilling: Shrimp cook in minutes, which means you can have a complete seafood dish ready in less time than takeout.
• Balanced seasoning: The Worcestershire sauce, lemon, and garlic blend ensures the flavors are bold but not overwhelming, making the dish versatile for many sides.
• Restaurant-style at home: This Red Lobster garlic-grilled shrimp recipe lets you enjoy the taste of dining out without leaving your kitchen.

Serving suggestions

• With rice: Wild rice or jasmine rice makes a flavorful base to soak up the garlicky lemon butter glaze.
• Vegetable sides: Grilled zucchini, asparagus, or roasted corn pair beautifully with the shrimp’s smoky, garlicky taste.
• As an appetizer: Serve smaller skewers with lemon wedges at parties for an easy and elegant finger food.
• Surf-and-turf option: Pair with grilled steak or pork chops for a hearty dinner that balances seafood with meat.
• Fresh twist: Layer shrimp onto a salad with avocado, tomato, and cucumbers for a lighter but satisfying meal.

Red lobster garlic-grilled shrimp recipe

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Red Lobster garlic-grilled shrimp recipe made easy at home. Juicy shrimp skewers with a buttery lemon garlic glaze, perfect for seafood dinners

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2lbs raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 wooden skewers (soaked in cold water)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup butter
• Juice of 3 lemons
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to cool. Reserve half of the sauce in a bowl for brushing.
3. Mix the renaming half of the sauce with the raw shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
4. Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place the shrimp skewers onto the grill and cook while brushing with the reserved marinade for 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are pink.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 443
• Sugar: 5.1 g
• Sodium: 906.8 mg
• Fat: 24.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
• Protein: 46.6 g
• Cholesterol: 425.9 mg