Garlic Butter Shrimp on the Blackstone

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp on the Blackstone
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (softened (sub plant-based butter)); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound extra large shrimp (thawed with shells removed + tail on); kosher salt and ground black pepper

Several garlic butter shrimp in a bowl with parchment paper.

Quick Look: Grilled Shrimp on the Blackstone

Ready In: 15 minutes!
Cook Time: only 2-3 minutes!
Serves: 4
Main Ingredients: jumbo, raw shrimp, butter, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper!
Dietary Info: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
Best For: super easy weeknight dinners – add to rice, pasta, tacos, and salads (like our shrimp caesar salad).

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Why You’ll Devour This Garlic Butter Shrimp

Nothing pairs better with shrimp than a simple garlic butter – the best flavor!
Super fast cooking – only 2-3 minutes!
Fully cooked outside on the flat top griddle for minimal clean-up.
Versatile – enjoy in a variety of ways or use as meal prep for the week.
Option to customize with a variety of different seasonings.

Key Ingredients + Substitutions

Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.

Shrimp on the blackstone ingredients in small bowls with labels.

Shrimp – highly recommend using extra large or jumbo, raw shrimp (16/20). If frozen, thaw in cold water and then remove any shells. Option to leave the tail on or remove.
Butter – simply use a plant-based butter to make this dairy-free.
Garlic – the perfect pop of flavor that pairs so nicely with the butter and shrimp!
Salt and Pepper – a super simple seasoning but feel free to use an old bay seasoning or other favorite seasoning.

How To Make Shrimp on the Blackstone

Raw shrimp in a single layer on the Blackstone with salt and pepper.

Step 1 – Preheat the cooktop, add shrimp in a single layer, and season with salt and pepper.

Shrimp on the Blackstone cooking with garlic butter.

Step 2 – Flip and add some garlic butter. Continue cooking and tossing.

How To Know Shrimp Are Fully Cooked

They will turn pink in color and become a loose c-shape. Their internal temperature should reach 145°F.

A large spatula tossing shrimp on the blackstone in garlic butter.

Step 3 – Cook until shrimp are pink colored and c-shaped. Remove from the heat and serve!

Best Ways To Serve Garlic Butter Shrimp

The options for these perfectly cooked and tender shrimp are endless. Here are a few favorites:

Solo: enjoy with some simple side dishes, like easy parmesan broccoli or herbed butter boiled potatoes. Or toss some fresh broccoli florets on the Blackstone right next to them for an easy vegetable.
Rice Bowls: add them to avocado shrimp rice bowls!
Salads: toss on a grilled shrimp salad or easy shrimp caesar salad.
Pasta: serve with our simple parmesan orzo or in a shrimp scampi pasta.

Blackstone shrimp fully cooked and resting in a parchment-lined bowl.

Blackstone Shrimp FAQs

Can I use frozen shrimp on the Blackstone?

Yes, it will need to be fully thawed and pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.

Can I use cooked shrimp on the Blackstone?

Yes, you can use pre-cooked shrimp but you should know that it will cook even faster. Personally, I love the flavor of fully cooking raw shrimp and they also cook very fast.

Several shrimp on the blackstone cooking with garlic butter.

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