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Honey garlic shrimp skewers glazed and charred, served on a platter with lime wedges and sesame seeds

Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Large shrimp marinated in honey, garlic, soy and lime, skewered and grilled or broiled in minutes, then brushed with a sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating 20 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and marinade
  • 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined (680 g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Glaze and garnish
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk 3 tablespoons honey with the garlic, ginger, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, oil and pepper flakes.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry, toss with the marinade and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Simmer the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high or the broiler to high and thread 5 or 6 shrimp on each skewer.
  6. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink, opaque and reaching 145°F (63°C).
  7. Brush with the warm glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Doneness: Shrimp are done when pink and opaque throughout, or 145°F (63°C).
Marinade safety: Discard the used marinade. The glaze is made separately.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving and does not include sides.