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You can make this grilled sticky honey lime shrimp all summer long and then when the weather turns cold just continue making shrimp in a skillet!
This is definitely one of those recipes that works well both indoors and out, however there’s something so fantastic about the smokiness with that rub on the shrimp and the sticky glaze dripping through your fingertips.
This is so crazy easy to make. I mean, looking for a quick and easy dinner idea with shrimp? Yeah, this is it. It’s just like our sticky honey lime grilled chicken, which is a huge hit so definitely check out that recipe.
We keep the rub on hand in a little mason jar or ziploc bag in our cupboard so that we can throw some meat on the grill at any time. It’s simply a few southwestern spices like cumin, garlic powder, chili powder etc so it’s even good for ground beef or turkey.
Grilled Sticky Honey Lime Shrimp
The sauce is also easily kept in your fridge for a good two weeks as it’s just lime juice, vinegar (apple cider please) and honey. Oh my goodness, it’s so good. I mean, I’d totally grill up some fruit, or heck even just use fresh fruit and drizzle that yumminess over the top.
This grilled sticky honey lime shrimp would totally be good in salads, burrito bowls, alone, or even as shish kabobs with veggies. It’s all up to you!
Grilled Sticky Honey Lime Shrimp
Grilled Sticky Honey Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 20/25 shrimp, deveined and peeleed
- Oil
For the sauce
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 1 Cup Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
For the rub
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1¼ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium high heat.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the lime juice, honey and vinegar together, bring to a simmer and then remove from the burner to cool.1 Lime, 1 Cup Honey, 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- Rub a little oil all over the shrimp then mix the seasonings together in a small bowl and rub all over the shrimp.2 lbs 20/25 shrimp, Oil, 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 1¼ teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper, ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Skewer the shrimp onto wooden skewers.
- Place on the grill for 2-3 minutes, flip over and begin to baste with the sauce mixture. Allow to cook for another 2 minutes, or until pale and pink.
- Flip the shrimp and baste the other side right before removing from the grill, and allow to cook for another second.
- Take the shrimp off of the grill and place in a bowl, and drizzle each skewer with the remaining sauce then serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Want more deliciousness with a honey flavor? Try out this Sticky Honey Lemon Ginger Chicken from our friend at Carlsbad Cravings.
Grilled Honey Lemon Basil Chicken
Grilled Honey Lemon Basil Chicken is super easy to make but the key is to use chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy meal.
Are you still looking for another shrimp dish? Try this shrimp and grits!
Thank you for the suggestion! We actually don’t cook with alcohol, but chicken and pineapple are such a killer combo!!
I’ve never eaten grilled sticky honey lime shrimps but it looks so delicious that I would like to taste it so much. Great idea with these shrimps.
Thanks!