Description
Honey Garlic Grilled Shrimp is a delightful dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of honey with the savory zing of garlic. These succulent shrimp are marinated to perfection and grilled until they’re tender and slightly charred, making them an irresistible addition to any summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zesty kick, and watch as your family and friends rave about this easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, covering well; let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; skewer shrimp if desired.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly charred.
- Brush with remaining marinade while grilling for added flavor.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg