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Close-up of juicy, grilled honey lime shrimp seasoned with herbs, ready for a fast cookout.

Honey Lime Shrimp for Fast Cookouts

Quick and flavorful honey lime shrimp, perfect for grilling at your next cookout.
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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 large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. 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

You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a little heat. Serve with rice or a side salad.

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