If you’re a fan of shrimp, you need to give this garlic butter shrimp a shot. With a flavorful seafood rub and a drizzle of garlic herb butter, it’s a smoky, buttery dish that’s as fast to make as it is impressive. Whether you’re cooking for dinner or whipping up an appetizer for guests, this is one of those recipes that always hits the mark.
Why I Love This Recipe
Living in Maine, seafood is always a staple — and this is one of my go-to meals. It’s simple, packed with flavor, and comes together quickly. I’ve made it both as a main dish and as an appetizer. The smoke and garlic butter combo is a winner every time. If you’re short on time but still want to impress, this dish delivers.
Shrimp Prep
Choose Your Shrimp I recommend using jumbo shrimp so they hold up better during the cook. Fresh shrimp are great, but I’ve had solid results with frozen raw shrimp too. Just make sure they’re peeled and deveined.
Some people like to leave the tails on for presentation, but I usually take everything off so more of the butter can coat the shrimp.
Add Your Seafood Rub Toss the shrimp in a bowl with your favorite seafood rub. I like Fish Monger from Fire and Smoke — it has a citrus kick that works great with shrimp.
Garlic Butter Mix
Melt & Mix Melt the butter, then mix in minced garlic, oregano, parsley, and lemon juice. That’s it!
Combine It All Lay your shrimp in an aluminum pan, then slowly pour the garlic butter over the top. Be careful not to wash off the rub.
Smoking
Fire Up the Pit Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F. If using a grill, cook over indirect heat to keep the shrimp from overcooking too quickly. A smoke tube works great if you’re using a regular grill — just add some fruit wood for a subtle smoky flavor.
Cook Time Let the shrimp go for about 30 minutes, or until they turn orange and reach an internal temp of 120°F. They cook fast, so keep an eye on them!
Final Thoughts
This is one of those easy wins in the kitchen (or backyard). It’s fast, flavorful, and a little smoky — everything I love in a seafood dish. Whether you’re cooking for a quick weeknight dinner or making appetizers for a party, this one delivers every time.
Want to take it a step further? Try pairing it with a citrusy dipping sauce or serve it over rice with extra garlic butter drizzled on top.
🔥 So fire up the pit, and let’s grill and chill.
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Quick, Smoky & Full of Flavor)
If you're a fan of shrimp, you need to give this garlic butter shrimp a shot. With a flavorful seafood rub and a drizzle of garlic herb butter, it's a smoky, buttery dish that's as fast to make as it is impressive. Whether you're cooking for dinner or whipping up an appetizer for guests, this is one of those recipes that always hits the mark.
