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Zesty grilled garlic shrimp is fiery and succulent and won’t leave you feeling guilty about returning for seconds. These healthy shrimp skewers are coated in an incredible garlic shrimp marinade that is a bit spicy, garlicky and has notes of citrus from lime juice and zest. The skewers are bursting with flavor and cook in just minutes. If you are looking for the best grilled shrimp recipe, look no further.
This lime and garlic shrimp marinade brings deep flavor while keeping this dish light and healthy. If you need a quick, low carb and low-calorie dinner option that’s not lacking in flavor, you will love this honey lime shrimp recipe.
If you love grilled skewers, try my Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers.
Why You’ll Love This Garlic Grilled Shrimp Recipe
- It’s flavorful. The sweet and spicy combination of garlic, honey, lime and red pepper makes this zesty grilled garlic shrimp irresistible.
- It’s quick-cooking. These are the best grilled shrimp skewers because they cook in just 5 minutes.
- It’s healthy. Shrimp is loaded with protein but is low in calories and carbs. It’s also naturally gluten free, so it’s ideal for various diets.
Garlic Shrimp Kabob Marinade Ingredients
- Olive Oil: or use your favorite light neutral oil.
- Limes: zest and juice fresh limes for maximum flavor and garnish with additional lime wedges
- Honey: local raw honey usually has the best flavor and isn’t mixed with corn syrup. You can also use real maple syrup.
- Herbs and Spices: fresh parsley, minced fresh garlic, salt, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes and ground black pepper season the shrimp.
- Shrimp: purchase jumbo shrimp that has been peeled and deveined but has the tail on.
How To Make Shrimp Kabobs
- Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients to marinate; olive oil, lime juice, honey, parsley, garlic, lime zest, salt, paprika, red pepper, and black pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss until well coated. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade to brush later. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the shrimp. Thread the shrimps on a wooden or metal skewer until the end of the skewers.
- Grill the shrimp. Place the shrimp skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, turning the skewers often.
- Garnish and Serve. Once done, brush the reserved marinade over the skewers and garnish the shrimp skewers with parsley and lime wedges before servings.
Tips To Make The Best Grilled Shrimp
- Purchase fresh shrimp or completely thaw frozen shrimp.
- Look for jumbo shrimp that has been peeled and deveined but still has the tails on.
- If using wooded skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes but no more than a few hours as the shrimp can become mushy.
- Place the shrimp in the fridge while it’s marinating.
- Shrimp cooks quickly, so don’t walk away once you add it to the grill.
- Overcooking shrimp can make it tough and dry. Remove the shrimp from the grill as soon as it has cooked through.
- Turn the shrimp halfway through cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grilled shrimp cook very quickly when grilled over direct heat. Shrimp will cook in as little as 4-5 minutes and should be flipped halfway through cooking.
Cooked shrimp will be pinkish in color, opaque and firm to the touch.
If you don’t have skewers, you can still enjoy this recipe. Place the shrimp on a heat-safe cooling rack set on the surface of a grill. Cook as directed, flip with tongs and serve on a plate when done.
Leftover shrimp should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and consumed within 2-3 days. Leftover shrimp can be served cold or reheated in a skillet over low heat until just warmed.
Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a low skillet.
Shrimp is so versatile and can be serves with just about anything. Try rice or cauliflower rice, Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks, Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad, or Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad.
More Shrimp Recipes
- Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
- Firecracker Shrimp
- Easy Dynamite Shrimp Tacos
- Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
- Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
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Zesty Grilled Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, tail-ON
- Lime wedges, to garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients to marinate; olive oil, lime juice, honey, parsley, garlic, lime zest, salt, paprika, red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss until well coated. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade to brush later. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimps on a wooden or metal skewer until the end of the skewers.
- Place the shrimp skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, turning the skewers often.
- Once done, brush the reserved marinade over the skewers and garnish the shrimp skewers with parsley and lime wedges before servings.
Notes
- Purchase fresh shrimp or completely thaw frozen shrimp.
- Look for jumbo shrimp that has been peeled and deveined but still has the tails on.
- If using wooded skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes but no more than a few hours as the shrimp can become mushy.
- Place the shrimp in the fridge while it’s marinating.
- Shrimp cooks quickly, so don’t walk away once you add it to the grill.
- Overcooking shrimp can make it tough and dry. Remove the shrimp from the grill as soon as it has cooked through.
- Turn the shrimp halfway through cooking.
