Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers are sweet and savory, loaded with flavor, and grilled to perfection. These delicious shrimp kabobs are marinated in a flavorful Asian marinade, threaded onto skewers, and grilled (or baked or air fried).
The best part? They are so quick and easy to make in under 25 minutes. Feed these shrimp skewers to the family on on busy summer weeknights, add it to a romantic surf n’ turf dinner on Date Night, or serve them as appetizers at a summer dinner party.
Why You'll Love These Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- The most flavorful shimp. These honey garlic shrimp skewers boast a balanced flavor that packs a punch without being overwhelming. Made with classic Asian ingredients such as soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, each bite is saucy, sticky, and so good.
- Quick and easy. These garlic shrimp skewers are quick and easy to make in 25 minutes. All you need to do is whisk together a simple marinade, marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes, then grill them. You’ll be surprised how little effort can make such a delicious and flavorful meal.
- Charred to perfection. Anything cooked on a hot grill is bound to be a favorite of mine. I’m obsessed with the delicate and tasty char marks that the grill gives these honey garlic shrimp skewers.
- So many ways to serve them. Put these honey garlic shrimp skewers atop a salad for a delicious lunch, pair them with steak or a Surf and Turf dinner, or serve them up as appetizers at a dinner party. No matter how you plate them, rest assured your guests will love these Asian shrimp skewers.
Ingredient Notes
To make this grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- shrimp - be sure to use fresh shrimp. The freshness of the shrimp impacts their flavor, and you want it to be as good as possible. In addition to using fresh shrimp, make sure you give your shrimp time to marinate — it makes a huge difference!
- paprika
- salt and pepper
- soy sauce
- honey
- sesame oil - or substitute with vegetable oil.
- vinegar - you can also use lemon juice instead.
- garlic + ginger
You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, skewers (I used these bamboo skewers), and a grill or grill pan.
How to Make the Best Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- Marinate shrimp. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until evenly coated. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic and ginger until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture and add the remaining to the shrimp. Toss well to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Thread skewers. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer.
- Grill. Lightly brush some oil over the grill or grill pan and preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering. Place the skewers spaced evenly apart on the grill and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until nicely charred.
- Baste. Baste with reserved sauce mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes on each side to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately.
How to Cook in the Oven or Air Fryer
You can also bake these shrimp skewers or air fry them (unthreaded or shortened skewers) at 375F for 12-15 minutes.
How to Serve
Serve honey garlic shrimp skewers on their own at a summer barbecue, or pair them with some of my favorite grilling sides including:
- Macaroni Salad
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Potato Salad
- Coconut Rice
- Air Fryer Vegetables
- Coleslaw
Storing Instructions
- How to store: Eat cooked honey garlic shrimp skewers within 3-4 days of making them. The sooner, the better. Shrimp, like other shellfish, tend to go off quicker than other meals. Store honey garlic shrimp skewers in an airtight container in the fridge, and avoid leaving them out at room temperature for longer than an hour.
- How to reheat: Reheating shrimp without overcooking it is a challenge. That’s why I prefer to enjoy leftover honey garlic shrimp skewers cold over a fresh salad like this Grilled Shrimp Salad or over a classic Caesar Salad. If you must reheat them, I recommend steaming them in a covered pan over medium-highheat with a splash of water for 2-5 minutes.
More Shrimp Recipes
- 30 Best Shrimp Recipes
- Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- Cajun Shrimp Skewers
- Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Shrimp Fajitas
- Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 skewers
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Grilled honey garlic shrimp skewers marinated in a flavorful Asian marinade are sweet and savory, loaded with flavor, and ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp (about 32 pieces), peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the marinade:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until evenly coated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic and ginger until well combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture and add the remaining to the shrimp. Toss well to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer.
- Lightly brush some oil over the grill or grill pan and preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering. Place the skewers spaced evenly apart on the grill and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until nicely charred.
- You can also bake these shrimp skewers or air fry them (unthreaded or shortened skewers) at 375F for 12-15 minutes.
- Baste with reserved sauce mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes on each side to enhance the flavor.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
How to store: Eat cooked honey garlic shrimp skewers within 3-4 days of making them. The sooner, the better. Shrimp, like other shellfish, tend to go off quicker than other meals. Store honey garlic shrimp skewers in an airtight container in the fridge, and avoid leaving them out at room temperature for longer than an hour.
How to reheat: Reheating shrimp without overcooking it is a challenge. That’s why I prefer to enjoy leftover honey garlic shrimp skewers cold over a fresh salad like this Grilled Shrimp Salad or over a classic Caesar Salad. If you must reheat them, I recommend steaming them in a covered pan over medium-highheat with a splash of water for 2-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Asian
Karen Bergman says
Beautiful depth of flavor with easily available pantry items...well received by my family. Thank you