Sweet-savory honey garlic shrimp skewers, quickly marinated and grilled for a charred, tender finish.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off), deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if required)
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Step-by-step guide:
01 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and combined.
02 - Place shrimp in the bowl with the glaze, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes; do not exceed 1 hour to avoid toughening the shrimp.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes to reduce the risk of burning on the grill.
04 - Remove shrimp from the marinade and thread them onto skewers, leaving a small space between each shrimp for even heat circulation.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp turn pink, are opaque throughout, and develop light char at the edges.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, serve with lemon wedges, and optionally brush with reserved marinade that was not in contact with raw shrimp.
