Everyone will adore and devour The BEST Grilled Shrimp, which is the ideal weeknight meal because it is incredibly quick, flavorful, and simple to prepare.
If you like shrimp, you must try my most well-liked shrimp recipes, Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo, both of which feature my tried-and-true creamy homemade sauces.
I prefer jumbo shrimp for size, but this will also work with smaller size shrimp. The marinade is that best part of the shrimp and takes them to the next level. Grilling shrimp is a great way to cook this very popular seafood. The grill gives them a fantastic smoky flavor and adds to the perfect tangy spices of the marinade.
This shrimp recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or as a side dish with steak or lobster. Marinating the shrimp is easy and so worth the juicy, flavorful result. This is the best grilled shrimp I have had in a long time. It will be a go-to meal for a long time.
Whisk the garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili powder, lime juice, red pepper flakes and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours. Grill the shrimp for 3 minutes per side.
Shrimp Marinade Recipe – Perfect for the Best Grilled Shrimp!
Grilled Shrimp {with Honey Garlic Marinade} 🔗
The easiest grilled shrimp recipe ever! Shrimp is soaked in a four ingredient marinade for just 30 minutes then grilled in a flash. It's super flavorful and incredibly easy to make! Talk about perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep: 15min
Total: 50min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 333 mg, Sodium 674 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce ((regular or low sodium depending on how salty you'd like it))
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, (plus more for brushing grill)
- 4 garlic cloves, (minced (1 1/2 Tbsp))
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, ((optional))
- 36 extra large shrimp (about 1 3/4 lbs thawed), (peeled and deveined)
- Chopped green onions or parsley, (for garnish (optional))
Instruction:
- In a mixing bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes if using until well combined.
- Place shrimp in a gallon size resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour marinade over shrimp, seal bag while removing excess air. Rub marinade over shrimp and transfer to refrigerator and let marinate 30 – 60 minutes.
- Note if using wooden skewers soak in water at least 30 minutes so they don't burn up.
- Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers. Clean grill grates and brush with oil.
- Place shrimp on grill and cook through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle with green onions or parsley if desired and serve.
FAQ
How long should you marinate shrimp?
If your marinade is non-acidic (olive oil, garlic, herbs), you could marinate for an hour or more. If your marinade is acidic (lemon, lime, orange, etc.), 30 minutes or less should be fine. Any more than that and the acid will start to break down the delicate shrimp meat and make it mushy.
What do you soak shrimp in before grilling?
When ready to grill the shrimp, preheat the grill to medium-high. Soak one pound of shell-on shrimp in 8 cups of water mixed with 1/3 cup kosher salt and 1/3 cup sugar, or you can use all salt. Brine for about 3 hours.
Should shrimp be marinated overnight?
How long can shrimp marinate in lemon juice? Shrimp marinated in lemon juice, or any citrus juice, should marinate for 30 minutes or less. For best results, marinate cooked shrimp for at least a few hours and up to overnight, but omit the lemon juice until you are ready to serve.
How does Bobby Flay grill shrimp?
How long can shrimp marinate in lemon juice? Shrimp marinated in lemon juice, or any citrus juice, should marinate for 30 minutes or less. For best results, marinate cooked shrimp for at least a few hours and up to overnight, but omit the lemon juice until you are ready to serve.