Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp
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Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp
Description
This recipe involves marinating peeled and deveined raw shrimp in a mixture of freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, seasoned rice vinegar, minced garlic, chives, salt, pepper, and olive oil. After marinating for 15-20 minutes to an hour, the shrimp are skewered and grilled over high heat. Basting the shrimp with reserved marinade throughout cooking enhances the layers of flavor and keeps them moist.
The shrimp become pink and opaque with a balanced flavor profile highlighting citrus brightness, honey sweetness, and a touch of mustard sharpness. Grilling imparts a gentle char that complements the marinade without overpowering it. The quick cook time preserves tender shrimp texture.
Serving the shrimp on skewers makes them convenient for appetizers or main dishes paired with sides like salad, rice, or grilled vegetables. Alternative cooking methods include broiling or using a grill pan indoors, which also produce similar results. Reducing the marinade amount can simplify preparation while maintaining good flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Shrimp peeled, deveined, raw
- ¼ cup lime juice about 2 limes, freshly-squeezed
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup chives fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- To make the marinade, whisk together all ingredients except for the shrimp.
- In a large Ziploc resealable bag or bowl, marinate the shrimp in half of the dressing for at least 15-20 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Reserve the remaining dressing to use for basting later.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade. Discard the marinade that the shrimp was in. Thread the shrimp onto kabob skewers.
- Grill the shrimp over high heat, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Jumbo shrimp will require a total of about 10 minutes on the grill, while smaller shrimp will be done in as little as 3-5 minutes. Use the reserved dressing to baste the shrimp while they cook.
Notes
- Halve the marinade quantities if you prefer not to baste during cooking; shrimp will remain flavorful.
- Broiling shrimp on a sheet pan for 3-5 minutes per side is an easy alternative to grilling without skewers.
- Use an indoor grill pan for cooking when outdoor grilling is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces raw shrimp + 2 T marinade | |
| Calories | 336.3kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 10.9g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 344.5mg | 115% |
| Sodium | 716.7mg | 30% |
| Sugar | 8.6g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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