Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)

Sweet-savory honey garlic shrimp, skewered and grilled until lightly charred. Ready in ~25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off as preferred)

→ Marinade

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if required)
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt and red pepper flakes until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Add shrimp to the glaze and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes; do not exceed 1 hour to avoid textural breakdown from the acid.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes to reduce the risk of burning on the grill.
04 - Thread shrimp onto skewers, spacing them evenly to ensure consistent cooking and good airflow around each piece.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates or pan to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the hot grill and cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, flipping once, until shrimp turn opaque, curl slightly and show light char at the edges.
07 - Transfer skewers to a platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges. If desired, reserve a few tablespoons of the unused glaze and brush over shrimp while grilling for extra shine and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze caramelizes over the grill, making you look like a pro with almost no effort.
  • It’s quick to prep, so you can savor weeknight dinners without a hint of stress.
02 -
  • If you take your eyes off the shrimp, they’ll turn from juicy to rubbery in the blink of an eye—set a timer if you must.
  • Saving a few spoonfuls of marinade before adding raw shrimp lets you brush extra flavor on at the grill—one small step, big payoff.
03 -
  • Let the shrimp dry on paper towels before marinating, so the sauce clings better on the grill.
  • A squeeze of lemon at the very end wakes up all the flavors—you’ll never skip it again.
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