Description
Crispy honey garlic shrimp skewers are marinated in a sweet and savory glaze, grilled to perfection, and served with a tangy lime dipping sauce for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water (if grilling)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a pan to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, soy sauce, olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 clove minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the shrimp skewers hot with the tangy lime dip on the side.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy variation.
- Substitute soy sauce with pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Reheat shrimp in a skillet, not a microwave, to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
