Grilled Garlic Lime Honey Shrimp Skewers Recipe
This grilled shrimp recipe features a flavorful marinade of garlic, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce, resulting in tender, juicy shrimp with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. Quickly cooked on a grill or grill pan, these shrimp are an ideal dish for a light and tasty meal served with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
Shrimp
- 2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce until well combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the remaining marinade in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let shrimp sit in marinade briefly while you prepare the grill.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Thread Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers, distributing them evenly.
- Grill Shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the grill. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, turning occasionally. Brush with the reserved marinade both before and after each turn to keep shrimp moist and flavorful, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve: Remove shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the shrimp. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers is essential to avoid burning during grilling.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to maintain their tender texture.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- If a grill is unavailable, using a grill pan on the stovetop works well as an alternative.
