Juicy shrimp marinated in garlic, lime, and honey, then threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred and tender. This bright, fresh recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and makes the perfect quick dinner, party appetizer, or backyard BBQ addition.
⏱ Time: 20 minutes (plus 15 minutes marinating)
🍽 Servings: 4
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large lime, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Skewers
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lime juice and zest, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, piercing through the head and tail ends so they lay flat and cook evenly.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Quick Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Reserve a spoonful of marinade before it touches raw shrimp to brush on halfway through grilling for extra flavor.
- Shrimp cook fast — pull them off the grill as soon as they turn pink and opaque to avoid overcooking.
- Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for up to 2 days; delicious cold on a salad the next day.