Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Sauce
Yield: 6 skewers
Calories: 288kcal
Grilled shrimp marinated in honey garlic sauce for an easy outdoor meal. Smoky flavors from the barbecue and bold spices take the recipe to the next level.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil, plus more to grease the grill grates
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (11 g) minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoon (7 g) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- 2 pounds (908 g) shrimp, 16/20 count, peeled, deveined, tail on
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (4 g) minced cilantro
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, lime zest, and paprika.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss with the marinade until evenly coated.
- The shrimp should marinate for at least 30 minutes before adding to the grill for maximum flavor.
- Thread the shrimp on skewers, about 5 per stick.
- Preheat grill over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, the chamber temperature should be between 275 to 325ºF (135 to 163ºC).
- Add a small amount of oil on a folded piece of paper towel and carefully grease the cooking grates.
- Once the grill reaches the recommended temperature, add the shrimp skewers and close the lid.
- Cook shrimp until no longer translucent with a lightly charred surface, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a serving platter and brush with melted butter on both sides.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon and lime wedges.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes before adding shrimp to prevent from burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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