Description
Crusted with a sweet and spicy glaze, these easy Honey Sriracha Shrimp are downright heavenly! They’re extra juicy and loaded with flavor despite the fact that there’s no marinating involved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 wooden skewers
- 1 lb. large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- 6 Tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- optional garnish: lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers for 20 minutes before grilling.
- Heat grill to medium high heat, about 400ºF.
- In a small saucepan, add butter. Once melted add in fresh ginger and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Next add in smoked paprika, ground cloves, honey, Sriracha and lime juice. Stir to combine and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Place prepared shrimp on wooden skewers.
- Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub with olive oil soaked rag.
- Place shrimp skewer on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp releases from the grill. Flip the shrimp over and grill on the other side for 4-5 minutes.
- Using a brush, gently brush the honey sriracha glaze on both sides of the shrimp. Grill each side for one more minute.
- Remove from grill.
- Glaze the shrimp one last time. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
- Serve.
Notes
- Makes 25-30 shrimps.
- To Store & Reheat: Shrimp is best fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days once cooled. Reheat on a greased grill at medium-low heat until warmed through, flipping at halfway point.
- To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 605 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg
