Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp is a skewered shrimp entree listed at $16.99 and 670 calories, served over seasoned rice with garlic lemon butter poured on top. It is the lightest main on the menu and the same shrimp sold as a steak add-on.
What grilled shrimp actually is
Grilled shrimp at Texas Roadhouse is a plated entree of seasoned shrimp cooked on skewers over the same open grill used for steaks, then slid onto a bed of seasoned rice and finished with garlic lemon butter. No breading, no fryer, no heavy sauce.
There are three components: the shrimp, the rice, and the butter. That is why it lands at a much lower calorie count than almost anything else in the entree section, and why the seasoning does so much of the work. Skip the butter entirely and the plate gets plain fast.
| What it is | Skewer-grilled shrimp entree, no breading |
|---|---|
| Category | Seafood / lighter entrees (not an appetizer) |
| Portion | Served on skewers over rice; skewer count is not printed on the menu and can differ by kitchen |
| Menu price | $16.99 (regional variance applies) |
| Calories | 670 as listed |
| Comes with | Seasoned rice, garlic lemon butter, complimentary rolls with cinnamon butter |
| Side policy | The rice is part of the dish; whether an extra choose-your-own side is included differs by location, so confirm when ordering |
| Cooked to order | Yes, but there is no doneness choice like a steak |
Price and portion size
The listed price is $16.99 for the grilled shrimp entree. Texas Roadhouse locations are franchised and company-run across very different markets, so the number on your local menu can sit roughly 10-15% above or below that, with coastal and metro stores at the top of the band.
There is only one entree size. Unlike sirloin, which comes in multiple weights, grilled shrimp has no small or large option, so the only way to change the amount on your table is the add-on portion.
| Format | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled shrimp entree | $16.99 | Verified menu listing; includes rice and butter |
| Grilled shrimp add-on to another entree | Mid single digits at most locations | Priced per store; ask your server for the current amount |
Calories and nutrition
The grilled shrimp entree is listed at 670 calories, which covers the shrimp, the seasoned rice, and the garlic lemon butter as served. That makes it one of the lowest-calorie full entrees on the menu, well under most steak and rib plates before sides are counted.
Two things move that number. The garlic lemon butter is where most of the fat sits, so asking for it on the side gives you control. The rolls with cinnamon butter are not in the 670 and add up per roll.
| Item | Listed calories |
|---|---|
| Grilled shrimp entree as served | 670 |
| Butter on the side | Under 670; exact reduction not published |
| Rolls and cinnamon butter | Additional, counted separately |
| Any added side dish | Additional, varies by side |
Sodium, protein, and allergen panels are published by the chain and posted in-store. Sodium is worth a look, since seasoned rice plus a grill rub plus butter stacks up fast.
How it’s cooked
Grilled shrimp from Texas Roadhouse is cooked on skewers over the open flame grill, not in a pan and not in the fryer. The shrimp are seasoned before they hit the grate, cooked through in a few minutes per side, then finished with garlic lemon butter at plating.
Skewering matters more than it sounds. It keeps the shrimp flat against the grate so they cook evenly and pick up char lines instead of steaming, and it lets the line cook pull the whole batch at once. The tradeoff is that shrimp go from done to rubbery in well under a minute, so a busy Friday grill is the main variable in how yours turns out.
Anyone scanning the grilled shrimp Texas Roadhouse menu listing and picturing a scampi-style dish should adjust. This is dry-grilled with butter added at the end, not shrimp simmered in sauce, and the lemon note reads bright rather than rich.
How to order it well
The single best request is butter on the side. It costs nothing, protects you if the kitchen is heavy-handed, and lets you keep the rice from turning greasy. Beyond that, ask for extra lemon, which most locations will bring without charge.
- Butter on the side. Control the fat and the calories yourself.
- Ask about the side policy. Some servers ring the shrimp with a choose-your-own side, others treat the rice as the side. Confirm before you assume you get two.
- Pair it with something acidic or crisp. House salad, steamed vegetables, or seasoned rice plus a green vegetable beats doubling down on starch.
- Skip the fried appetizer. If you picked shrimp to eat lighter, a fried starter cancels the reason you ordered it.
- Time your rolls. They arrive first and free. Eating three of them before a 670-calorie entree changes the math on the whole meal.
There is no temperature choice here. Unlike steak, shrimp gets cooked one way, so the only meaningful customization is the butter and the sides.
Adding grilled shrimp to a steak
The same grilled shrimp is offered as an add-on to steak, chicken, and other entrees at most locations for a mid-single-digit upcharge. That is the cheapest way to get shrimp on your table if you mainly want the steak and just a few pieces of seafood alongside it.
The add-on portion is smaller than the entree portion and does not come with rice. If two people both want shrimp, two add-ons on top of two steaks often costs less than one shrimp entree plus one steak, and everyone gets what they wanted. Ask your server for the current add-on price, since it moves often between markets.
Is it worth it, and how it compares
At $16.99 the grilled shrimp sits near the low end of the entree range and delivers the smallest volume of food on the plate. You are paying for a lighter, cleaner meal rather than maximum poundage, and whether that is worth it depends entirely on what you came in for.
| Option | Why you’d pick it | Why you wouldn’t |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled shrimp entree ($16.99, 670 cal) | Lowest-calorie real entree; no fryer; fast to cook | Smallest portion for the money at a steakhouse |
| Fried shrimp | More food volume, familiar comfort plate | Substantially higher calories, loses the light-meal advantage |
| Shrimp added to a sirloin | Steak plus seafood for a smaller upcharge; two full sides | Fewer shrimp than the entree |
The honest read: order it because you want grilled shrimp and a lighter night out, not because you want a bargain. If value per dollar is the goal, a sirloin with two sides feeds you more. If you are at a steakhouse with people who want steak and you don’t, this is the best non-steak plate on the menu and it lands fast.
What we can’t confirm
This is an independent guide, not the restaurant. Prices, calorie figures, and menu wording come from published location menus checked in July 2026, and Texas Roadhouse can change any of them without notice.
Specifically unverified: the exact shrimp count or skewer count per entree, which is not printed anywhere official and has been reported differently by diners; the current add-on price, which is set locally; and whether your location includes an additional choose-your-own side with the shrimp. Treat $16.99 as a reference point, not a guarantee, and call your store or check its page on the official Texas Roadhouse site before planning around a number.
Frequently asked questions
How much is grilled shrimp at Texas Roadhouse?
The grilled shrimp entree is listed at $16.99. Prices are set regionally, so expect roughly 10-15% variation above or below that figure depending on your location.
How many calories are in Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp?
670 calories as served, which includes the shrimp, seasoned rice, and garlic lemon butter. Rolls with cinnamon butter and any extra side dish are counted separately.
What does the grilled shrimp come with?
Seasoned rice and garlic lemon butter, plus the complimentary rolls every table gets. Whether an additional choose-your-own side is included varies by location, so confirm with your server.
How many shrimp do you get?
Texas Roadhouse does not print a shrimp count or skewer count for this entree, and reports from diners differ. Ask your location if the exact portion matters for your order.
Is the grilled shrimp breaded or fried?
Neither. It is seasoned and cooked on skewers over the open grill, then finished with garlic lemon butter. The fried shrimp is a separate menu item.
Can you add grilled shrimp to a steak?
Yes. Most locations offer grilled shrimp as an add-on to steak and chicken entrees for a mid-single-digit upcharge. The add-on portion is smaller than the standalone entree and does not include rice.
Is Texas Roadhouse grilled shrimp a healthy option?
It is the lowest-calorie full entree on the menu at 670 calories and uses lean, unbreaded protein. Ask for the butter on the side to cut fat further, and check the published sodium figures if that matters to you.
Is grilled shrimp available at lunch?
Grilled shrimp appears on the regular dinner menu. Lunch and early dine menus are shorter and vary by location, so check your store’s current lunch listing before going in for it.
Related guides
- Texas Roadhouse menu with full item and price listings
- early dine pricing and hours
- what’s served at lunch
- current weekly specials