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Honey Garlic Grilled Shrimp

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  • Author: Krista @ JoyfulHealthyEats.com
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These flavorful honey garlic shrimp are quick appetizer for your next party or perfect to put on top of salad or rice. Freshly grilled and sprinkled with herby cilantro, they’re the perfect bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • garnish: chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, add honey, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and water. Whisk ingredients till it becomes a sauce. Add prepared shrimp to bowl, toss to coat the shrimp.
  3. Marinade shrimp for 10 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp to the prepared wooden skewers.
  5. Heat grill to medium high heat.
  6. Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub down with a olive oil soaked rag.
  7. Place shrimp skewers on grill and grill each side for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Remove and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz.
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 626 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg