Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printable)

Honey-garlic shrimp marinated and grilled on skewers, finished with lemon and parsley.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off), approximately 450 g

→ Marinade

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free variety if required)
04 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt and red pepper flakes (if using) in a medium bowl until homogenous.
02 - Add the shrimp to the glaze, toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes; do not exceed 60 minutes to avoid toughening.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes to minimize burning during cooking.
04 - Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces so heat circulates and they cook evenly.
05 - Preheat a grill or heavy grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates or pan surface to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are pink, opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Marinating the shrimp fills your kitchen with scents so irresistible, you&aposll want to sneak a bite before they even hit the grill.
  • This dish solves summer dinner dilemmas effortlessly, leaving you more time to linger outdoors or relax with company.
02 -
  • Once I marinated the shrimp too long out of distraction and ended up with disappointingly tough morsels—set a timer.
  • Reserving a bit of marinade before the shrimp goes in for brushing mid-grill took flavor to another level.
03 -
  • Brushing reserved marinade onto shrimp halfway through grilling intensifies flavor and delivers a glossier finish.
  • Letting the shrimp rest for a minute before serving helps them stay juicy instead of losing flavorful juices to the plate.
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