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Close-up of perfectly grilled honey lime shrimp, seasoned and garnished with parsley, ready for a fast cookout.

Honey Lime Shrimp

Quick and flavorful honey lime shrimp, perfect for fast cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers if desired, or place directly on the grill grates.
  5. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is very adaptable. You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a little heat. Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.

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