Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

These are flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp A quick appetizer for your next party and perfect on top of a salad or rice. Freshly grilled and sprinkled with herby cilantro, they're the perfect bite.

Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Fire up your grilling all summer long with these easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers!

• effortless. All you need to do is marinate the shrimp in a homemade honey garlic sauce for 10 minutes and then grill them.
• Great for parties. Double or triple the recipe as needed, depending on how many people you anticipate.
• Fast. This recipe only takes 30 minutes!
• Sweet and salty. A touch of honey, smoked paprika, and aromatic garlic create an addictive, delicious flavor.

what do you need

Sweet honey and aromatic garlic are an addictive flavor combination. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

• large prawn – Make sure they are shelled and deveined.
• Honey – You can also use agave nectar.
• garlic – Fresh garlic or minced garlic is best.
• smoked paprika – Feel free to use sweet paprika.
• red pepper flakes – Chili peppers also work.
• water – Vegetable stocks are a great swap.
• coriander- This is an optional decoration.

What kind of shrimp is best to grill?

Medium, large, or jumbo shrimp are best for grilling. Their size keeps them tender and buttery when grilled, unlike smaller shrimp. You don't have to worry about whether they are frozen as long as they are completely thawed before cooking.

How to Make Honey Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Soaking the skewers is key so they don't burn once the shrimp hit the grill. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Have the kebabs ready. Fill a bowl with warm water and add the skewers. Make sure they are fully submerged. Let them soak for 20 minutes.
• Marinate the shrimp. Stir honey, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, and water in a bowl until smooth. Stir in shrimp until completely coated. Refrigerate them for 10 minutes.

• Assemble the skewers. Remove the skewers from the water. Add 3-5 shrimps to each skewer. Set grill to medium-high heat.
• Bake them. Grease grill grates with cooking spray. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. Take them off the grill. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

Tips for success

The more you marinate, the more spicy and garlicky flavors the shrimp will absorb.

• Make it more flavorful. Reduce honey to 2 tablespoons. Add 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce to the marinade. Marinate and cook as usual.
• Add vegetables. Alternate between the shrimp and add chopped red onions, mushrooms and green peppers for a heartier meal.
• Look at them. To prevent food poisoning, do not leave cooked skewers for more than 30 minutes. If you won't be eating them right away, it's best to refrigerate them.
• Marinate longer. If you are not in a hurry, you can marinate the shrimp for 8 hours. The longer you leave them in the sauce, the more flavor they absorb.
• Ask the fishmonger. Ask your local fishmonger to clean and devein your shrimp to save you some prep time.
• Add dipping sauce. Serve Roasted Garlic AioliSriracha mayonnaise or peanut butter for added flavor.

Food recommendations

These Honey Garlic Shrimp are a quick appetizer for summer parties. serve them Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Thai Quinoa Salador Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Other appetizer options include Chicken Wings with Raspberry Hoisin Sauce and Korean grilled chicken wings.

Store correctly

Shrimp are always the greasiest and most tender the day they are made, but you can store them for a few days.

• refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon water on top and microwave in 15 second increments until hot. You can also place them in a frying pan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

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