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Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
Seasoned shrimp drizzled with garlic lemon pepper sauce and served on toasted fresh-baked bread
About Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
The Grilled Shrimp appetizer is the light option hiding in a fried-starter lineup: a skewer of seasoned shrimp grilled over the same fire as the steaks, drizzled with lemon pepper butter and served on Texas toast for $7.99. At 360 calories it is the lightest starter on the menu by a wide margin.
It earns its place beyond the calorie math. The shrimp pick up real grill flavor, the lemon butter soaks into the toast underneath, and the plate previews what the kitchen does with the shrimp on the Dockside menu and the steak combos. Order it when the table wants a starter that will not fill anyone up.
Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Appetizer Calories
360calories
Per standard serving of Grilled Shrimp Appetizer ($7.99). A single Grilled Shrimp Appetizer is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Grilled Shrimp Appetizer at Home
Seasoned shrimp, hot grill, lemon pepper butter over toast. Ten minutes of cooking and the appetizer that outclasses most entrées.
Ingredients
2 servings
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Lemon Pepper Butter & Toast
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper, coarse
- 2 thick bread slices
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Toss shrimp with oil and seasonings, thread onto skewers. · 8 min
- 2Melt butter with lemon juice and pepper. Butter the bread with a spoonful and grill both sides. · 3 min
- 3Grill skewers over high heat, 2 minutes per side until just opaque. · 4 minTip: Shrimp finish the moment they curl into a C. A tight O means overdone.
- 4Lay skewers over the toast and pour the remaining lemon pepper butter over everything. · 1 min
Pro Tips
- Buy 16/20 count shrimp; smaller ones overcook before they char.
- Dry the shrimp before oiling or they steam instead of grill.
- The butter-soaked toast is the best bite. Never skip the toast.
Variations
Cajun Shrimp
Swap the seasoning for 2 tsp Cajun blend and add a dash of hot sauce to the butter.
Broiler Method
Broil skewers 2 minutes a side on a sheet pan when the grill is buried in snow.
Serving Ideas
- Starter before a steak, the classic surf-then-turf order.
- Double the recipe over rice for a full dinner.
- Cold leftover shrimp make an instant shrimp salad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Grilled Shrimp appetizer?
$7.99 for a seasoned shrimp skewer on Texas toast with lemon pepper butter.
How many calories does it have?
About 360 calories, the lightest appetizer on the menu.
How many shrimp come on it?
Typically 6 to 8 shrimp on the skewer over the toast.
Is it the same shrimp as the dinners?
Yes, the same seasoned grilled shrimp as the Dockside dinners and steak combo add-ons.
What is the healthiest appetizer at Texas Roadhouse?
This one. Nothing else on the starters list comes close to 360 calories.