I got some fresh shrimp from my buddy Brad from the Butcher Block in Southaven Mississippi. I kept this recipe easy and simple, but still used flavors that made this dish an instant favorite.

Royal Red Shrimp on the Golden Cast Iron | Heath Riles BBQ

Sometimes I like to lighten things up a little bit, and making shrimp is a great way to do it. Today’s recipe uses spice and the smokiness from cooking on my Goldens’ Cast Iron Cooker to create a shrimp dish that’s full of flavor and sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s easy peasy to make. You can’t beat that!

The Ingredients

Royal Red Shrimp. I got these fresh shrimp from the folks down at The Butcher Block.

Lime juice. The citrus from the lime adds a bit of zesty flavor to the shrimp as it cooks.

Heath Riles BBQ Simple Citrus Rub . Lemon, citrus, and onion powder combine to make this rub a tasty addition to fish and seafood.

Heath Riles BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub . Honey adds a savory element, and high quality chipotle peppers bring some tasty heat.

The Equipment Setup

I cooked these shrimp on my Goldens’ Cast Iron Cooker preheated to 400 degrees F with Royal Oak Lump Charcoal.

The Process for Making My Royal Red Shrimp Recipe

I shot a video of me making this recipe. If you’d like to follow along with it, head over to my Youtube channel .

Skewer the shrimp. Skewers make it easy to turn the shrimp once they start to cook. Shrimp cook fast, and I definitely didn’t want to overcook them and cause them to be rubbery. I made two skewers full of shrimp (but you can make as many as you want).
Add a squeeze of lime. I squeezed the juice from half a lime onto each skewer.
Sprinkle on the spices. First up was my Simple Citrus Rub, which adds a citrus, flavorful layer to the shrimp. I laid down a light base on the shrimp. Then I went back over both skewers with my Honey Chipotle Rub for some sweetness and a pop of bold, spicy flavor. This rub also adds a beautiful color to the shrimp. I repeated the process on the other side.
Lay ‘em on the grill. I placed my shrimp skewers directly on my Goldens’ Cast Iron Cooker grates. This is not going to take long, folks, so I kept a close eye on them and turned them a few times. Each side got about 3 minutes of cooking time.
Remove from the heat. After about 6 minutes, I pulled my shrimp off the grill.
Top and taste. I laid the skewers on my cutting board. squeezed a little more fresh lime juice over them, and sprinkled them with just a tiny bit of my Simple Citrus Rub. Now it’s time to see how they taste.

The Results

They turned out perfect! They were cooked exactly like I wanted them to be, and the spices added a citrus-y pop of flavor with a hint of heat.

Serving Suggestions for My Royal Red Shrimp Recipe

If you’re using them as an entree, I recommend one skewer per person. I dined on these with rice and steamed vegetables. However, if you’re making them for an appetizer, I’d plan on 4-6 per person.

Storing Leftovers

Let any leftovers cool down and store them in either a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge for two days. These go great on salads or in tacos.