Honey Lime Shrimp Skewers

5 from 1 vote

Fire up your grill for these ultimate honey lime shrimp skewers. Juicy shrimp coated in a homemade honey and lime marinade.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Chill Time4

Total Time4 25

Course: Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine: American, seafood

Servings: servings

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Morgan Peaceman

Equipment

grill
Grill Skewers
large mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 lb Shrimp
3 cloves Garlic minced
½ cup Honey
¼ cup Light Brown Sugar
½ cup Water
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
3 tablespoon Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Lime Zest
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, pour in the honey, lime juice, a pinch of lime zest, minced garlic, olive oil, brown sugar, and water. Whisk together until fully combined.
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, then add directly to the bowl of marinade.
Once the shrimp are added to the marinade, sprinkle the spices on top, the toss the shrimp to combine with the spices and the marinade. Close the lid and let the shrimp sit in the fridge for at least 4 or hours or overnight.
After the shrimp marinades, add six shrimp to each skewer. Repeat until all shrimp are on a skewer and set on a serving platter.
Fire up the grill to a medium high heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Once the grill is heated, add the skewered shrimp to the grill.
Cook the shrimp on both sides 3 minutes or until the shrimp turn completely pink and opaque. Promptly remove the shrimp, add to a serving platter, and finish off with a final squeeze of lime juice and an additional pinch of lime zest.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp! In my first test of this, I left the shrimp on the grill for far too long (I'm talking 5-6 minutes per side, and then flipped AGAIN) and the shrimp became incredible overcooked and chewy. Once the shrimp become fully opaque (not see through; very pink), take them off the grill.

Baste as the shrimp cook. Adding the flavor directly to the grill as the shrimp cook is a great way to keep the shrimp flavorful and juicy. Use a basting brush to dip into the marinade and then brush it all over the shrimp on the grill. Trust me, it helps give a ton of flavor and great char.

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