Grilled Shrimp Recipe in the easiest and BEST marinade! This shrimp, in a sweet and tangy honey garlic marinade, threaded on skewers and grilled – ready in just 25 minutes.

This recipe is perfect for grilling season, just like our grilled chicken thighs.

Grilled shrimp on skewers topped with fresh greens and a spicy marinade.

We love how easy it is to cook with shrimp. Whether sauteed in a skillet, or breaded and fried, shrimp is the perfect easy dinner or to bring to a barbecue.

easiest grilled shrimp-

One of the best things about grilling shrimp is how easy it is to have dinner on the table. I love that this marinade is so simple and it uses ingredients you most likely already have on hand.

Uncooked shrimp tossed and marinated in honey, garlic, butter and seasonings. The perfect balance of sweet,  savory, and tangy with a bit of a hit – perfect combination of flavors.

Grilled shrimp on skewers on a plate with lime and fresh greens.

how do you grill shrimp?

This EASY shrimp recipe can be ready to serve in just 20 minutes! The marinade is so good and so quick to make – you’ll use the marinade on other recipes.

  1. PREP SHRIMP: Peel and devein shrimp.
  2. MARINADE: Prepare marinade by whisking together the oil, butter with minced garlic, honey, lime juice (or lemon juice), and season with salt, paprika, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. NOTE: Allow the shrimp to marinate at least 10 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. SKEWER: Add the raw shrimp to the marinade and mix to combine. You can give them 5 minutes to marinade or even overnight if you aren’t in a hurry. Keep the bowl covered and refrigerate. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
  4. GRILL: Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side and enjoy! TIP: The shrimp gets cold rather quickly, be sure the remainder of your dinner is ready so you can enjoy the shrimp as soon as it’s off the grill.
Step-by-step collage how to prepare and marinate shrimp for this easy grilled shrimp recipe!

frequently asked questions-

How I do know if the shrimp is cooked?

You will know that the shrimp is cooked when it turns pink and is opaque (meaning you cannot see through it).
NOTE: Be sure not to OVERCOOK the shrimp. They will turn rubbery and chewy.

How long should I cook the shrimp on the grill?

Shrimp cooks really quickly, about 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

What do I serve with grilled shrimp?

Enjoy the grilled shrimp as the main entree with mashed potatoes and healthy and easy salad or oven-roasted cauliflower.

Marinated grilled shrimp recipe on skewers topped with fresh greens.

This grilled shrimp recipe is bursting with flavor! Even your picky eaters will enjoy the shrimp and will ask for seconds and thirds.

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Grilled Shrimp Recipe

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4.92 from 25 votes
Truly the most delicious Grilled Shrimp Recipe in the most delicious sweet and tangy grilled shrimp marinade ready in just 25 minutes! This is the BEST grilled shrimp recipe bursting with flavor.
Author: Valentina
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
marinate: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the oil, melted butter, minced garlic, honey and lime juice.
  • In a separate bowl combine dry seasoning ingredients.
  • Pat shrimp completely dry.
  • Toss the shrimp in the butter garlic and honey marinade.
  • Sprinkle dry seasonings over the shrimp. Set aside to marinate 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp onto grilling skewers.
  • Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, until no longer translucent.

Notes

Make ahead: Marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes or up to one day in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 6.7mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)