Description
Crusted with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, these easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are downright heavenly! They’re extra juicy and loaded with flavor despite the fact that there’s no marinating involved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 wooden skewers
- 1 lb. large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- 6 Tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- optional garnish: lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers for 20 minutes before grilling.
- Heat grill to medium high heat, about 400ºF.
- In a small saucepan, add butter. Once melted add in fresh ginger and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Next add in smoked paprika, ground cloves, honey, Sriracha and lime juice. Stir to combine and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Place prepared shrimp on wooden skewers.
- Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub with olive oil soaked rag.
- Place shrimp skewer on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp releases from the grill. Flip the shrimp over and grill on the other side for 4-5 minutes.
- Using a brush, gently brush the honey sriracha glaze on both sides of the shrimp. Grill each side for one more minute.
- Remove from grill.
- Glaze the shrimp one last time. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
- Serve.
Notes
- Makes 25-30 shrimps.
- To Store & Reheat: Shrimp is best fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days once cooled. Reheat on a greased grill at medium-low heat until warmed through, flipping at halfway point.
- To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 605 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg
