Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp
This Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp delivers 31g protein and 277 calories per serving — ideal for high-protein meals without excess calories. Six servings batch on the stovetop in quick prep time, making it a go-to option for calorie-conscious lifters. Hit your protein targets while staying in a deficit without sacrificing volume.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(907g)
- •Garlic
- •Butter(120g)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •¼ teaspoon sea salt
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Preheat the grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and garlic until well combined. Reserve ¼ cup of the garlic butter mixture in a small bowl.
- 3Add the shrimp to the bowl with the remaining garlic butter and toss until evenly coated. Tightly thread the shrimp onto 6 skewers, dividing evenly. Place the skewers on the grill or grill pan and cook without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the shrimp is lightly charred and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 4Arrange the skewers on a large platter. Brush with the reserved garlic butter and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Nutrition — Per Serving
277
calories
31g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 10.4g
- Sodium
- 312 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
6 servings per batch · ~177g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving has 31g of protein and only 277 calories, with 17g fat and 1g carbs. This is an exceptionally lean protein source with a protein-to-calorie ratio that excels for calorie-controlled phases.
How long does Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp take to make?
Quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-makes 6 servings at once, averaging minimal active time per meal. This yield makes it efficient for meal-prepping a full week of protein portions.
Is Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 31g protein and only 277 calories per serving with negligible carbs, this recipe is ideal for fat loss where maintaining protein intake while minimizing calories is critical. The macro profile supports aggressive deficits without sacrificing muscle.
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