appetizer

Sweet & Savory Glazed Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Whip up these incredibly easy and flavorful grilled shrimp skewers, featuring a luscious sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a light summer meal, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort and common ingredients.

Sweet & Savory Glazed Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
7 min
Total time
27 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 1 lbLarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.3 cupHoney
  • 0.3 cupSoy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 tspFresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbspLime juice, fresh
  • 1 tspSriracha (optional)
  • 1 tspSesame oil
  • 8 countWooden or metal skewers
  • 1 tbspSesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 tbspFresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh lime juice, sriracha (if using), and sesame oil. Set aside half of this mixture in a separate small bowl to use as basting glaze later. The remaining half will be for marinating the shrimp.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Add the cleaned shrimp to the bowl with the remaining glaze, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. While shrimp marinates, soak wooden skewers in water if using.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Thread 4-5 marinated shrimp onto each skewer, distributing them evenly.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. During the final 2 minutes of cooking, brush generously with the reserved basting glaze until shrimp are pink and opaque.

    7 min
  5. 5

    Remove skewers from the grill, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve immediately.

    1 min

Nutrition

  • 250kcal

    Calories

  • 25g

    Protein

  • 15g

    Carbs

  • 8g

    Fat