The BEST Copycat Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Recipe

This Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp recipe is as good as seafood gets. It combines fresh shrimp with tangy lemon juice, olive oil, and select herbs to make perfectly seasoned shrimp skewers. And, the best part? These homemade shrimp skewers require just 3 simple steps and 6 minutes to cook!

The Best Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Recipe

I think grilled shrimp is arguably the best kind of shrimp you can make. When the shrimp is slightly charred and infused with a subtle smokey flavor, it's just irresistible. And, for me, some of the best-tasting grilled shrimp I've ever had has been at Texas Roadhouse.

So, that's exactly why I came up with this copycat recipe. I wanted to recreate all of that Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp deliciousness in the comfort of my own home. And, well, the results have been a massive success.

Now, with that said, the best part about this recipe might not be how delicious it is - and it's really delicious. The best thing about this grilled shrimp recipe has got to be how easy it is to make. As I mentioned before, just 3 simple steps and 5 minutes of cooking are all it takes to whip up. 

Also, while this Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp is delicious on its own, I think it's even better with some tasty sides. I love serving it over top of this Mediterranean rice or alongside this Texas Roadhouse chili. And for the full restaurant experience, you can make these Texas Roadhouse rolls and cinnamon butter to go with it.

Ingredients

This copycat Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp is made with only 6 ingredients.

And each one is pretty much a pantry staple, so you probably already have everything you need to make it at home already. That means if you stock up on some frozen shrimp, you'll be able to make this recipe anytime you want! 

Anyway, here's everything you need to make this Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp recipe:

• ½ lb. peeled and deveined shrimp, but with tails
• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp mixed herbs (oregano and basil)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• Seasoned rice to serve (optional)

If you want to make an even richer marinade for your shrimp, consider swapping the olive oil for melted butter or compound butter.

As for the herbs and seasonings, you can get pretty adventurous and use whatever spices you like. Occasionally, I'll add a little garlic powder - or onion powder - along with a little sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon slices.

By the way, you can use a lot of these same ingredients to make this Red Lobster shrimp scampi recipe. So check that out if you're in the mood for another tasty shrimp recipe.

How To Make Compound Butter

So, compound butter is basically just butter with a few other ingredients. And those ingredients can pretty much be whatever you want.

Also, using compound butter is totally optional, but it's a great way to change up this grilled shrimp recipe every time you make it. 

Anyway, here are some of my favorite compound butter flavor combinations to use on this grilled shrimp:

• Garlic butter- melt ¼ cup of butter in a pan, then add ½-1 tbsp of chopped garlic. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Lemon pepper butter- melt ¼ cup of butter in a pan, then add 2 tsp of black pepper, 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp of fresh chopped parsley. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Chili butter- combine ¼ cup melted butter with 1-2 tsp of chili pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then set aside.

How To Make Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp

Again, this recipe for Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp is crazy easy to make!

The marinade for the shrimp will take 5 minutes - or less - to whip up, and then cooking the shrimp will take about the same amount of time. Honestly, the hardest part of making this recipe is waiting 30 minutes so the shrimp can marinate. 

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get into how to make Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp!

Step 1:  Marinade The Shrimp

First, you'll start by marinating the shrimp to give it all of its incredible flavors.

So, to make the marinade, add the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, mixed herbs, dried parsley, and paprika to a medium mixing bowl and then give it a good mix so everything can combine. 

Next, add the shrimp to the bowl of marinade and gently stir to coat the shrimp in it. Then, after it's well coated, cover the bowl of shrimp with plastic wrap - or tin foil - and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Cook The Shrimp

So, after the shrimp marinates, thread them on some bamboo skewers and cook them in a grill pan - or on the grill - for 3 minutes on each side.

Alternatively, if you would like to bake your shrimp, just spread them out on a baking sheet and cook 'em at 400°F for about 4-6 minutes - or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 3: Serve

Now, once your shrimp is done cooking, you can remove them from the pan - or oven - and serve them over rice with this dumpling sauce poured on top.

Alternatively, you can just eat the shrimp alone, with veggies, or with one of the sides I mentioned earlier.

How To Store Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp

This recipe for grilled shrimp will make about two servings worth of shrimp. So, if you want more, you can just double or triple the ingredients to make more.

Also, this shrimp is really delicious leftover. So, honestly, making more than you'll eat is a fantastic idea!

And speaking of leftovers, you can store the leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. However, if you want to keep the shrimp for even longer, you can store it in an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How To Reheat Cooked Shrimp

My favorite way to reheat the shrimp is in a skillet set over medium heat on the stovetop. Just make sure to flip the shrimp a few times as it reaches your desired temperature.

With that said, you don't even have to warm the shrimp up, it's just as delicious cold.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make Texas Roadhouse's grilled shrimp at home!

From the charred shrimp to the savory, smoky flavor, you just can't beat this recipe. It's easily my favorite way to cook shrimp, and everyone who tries it always loves it! So I have a feeling everyone you make it for will love it too. 

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More Copycat Recipes

Hungry for more awesome copycat recipes from your favorite restaurants?

Well, if you are, you're in the right place because we have a ton on the blog!

Give one of these a try next:

• Texas Roadhouse country fried chicken
• Benihana fried rice
• Olive Garden chicken alfredo
• Olive Garden chicken & shrimp carbonara
• Chili's margarita grilled chicken
• Longhorn salmon
• Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken