Grilled Shrimp {with Honey Garlic Marinade}

Course: Main Course

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)

Instructions

  • 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.