Description
This Grilled Shrimp with Honey Marinade combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and tangy honey marinade, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat, and let soak for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Grill the shrimp: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn opaque and are charred.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a tropical twist, try adding coconut milk or pineapple juice to the marinade. Ensure not to overcrowd the grill to prevent steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg