Description
Follow these steps to make flavorful honey garlic grilled shrimp skewers. This recipe features a simple sweet and savory glaze perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before use.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat completely. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Do not marinate for longer than 30 minutes, as the acid in the soy sauce can start to cook the shrimp.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the prepared skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- During the last minute of cooking, brush any remaining marinade over the shrimp to help the glaze caramelize slightly.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill when they turn pink and opaque throughout. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and toss with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For an indoor option, you can broil the shrimp on a foil-lined baking sheet set 6 inches from the heat source, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve these skewers over lemon butter rice or alongside grilled asparagus for a complete meal.
- If you prefer shell-on shrimp, increase the grilling time by about 1 minute per side.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 210