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Shrimp are fast, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing — and when they’re marinated in garden herbs, garlic, lime, and a drizzle of honey, they become something extra special.
This spicy honey-lime grilled shrimp recipe is light, zesty, and totally backyard BBQ-worthy. You can thread them onto skewers or grill them in a basket, and they’re just as good over rice as they are tucked into tacos or salads

📌 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick-cooking and ready in under 30 minutes
• Uses fresh garden herbs like cilantro or oregano
• Perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and citrusy
• Great for skewers, tacos, bowls, or salads
• Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free

📌 Quick Reference Section

• Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 15 minutes marinating)
• Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Key Ingredients at a Glance:
🍤 Shrimp
🍯 Honey
🍋 Lime juice
🧄 Garlic
🌿 Cilantro, oregano, or parsley
🌶️ Red pepper flakes or chili powder

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: extra lime wedges for serving

Substitutions & Ingredient Notes:

• Use parsley or basil if you don’t like cilantro.
• Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
• You can also use this marinade for grilled chicken or tofu.

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the Shrimp

• In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice and zest, garlic, herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water during this time.

2. Grill the Shrimp

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers or place in a grill basket.
• Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges.
• Do not overcook — they cook quickly!

3. Finish and Serve

• Remove from grill and serve hot with extra lime wedges and a sprinkle of herbs.

Serving & Pairing Ideas

• Serve over cilantro rice, corn salad, or on grilled polenta rounds.
• Tuck into tacos with slaw and avocado.
• Pair with grilled veggie skewers or flatbread.

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet or enjoy cold in salads or wraps.
• Make-Ahead: Marinade can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Final Thoughts

These Spicy Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp with Garden Herbs are sweet, spicy, citrusy, and packed with fresh summer flavor — a fun, fast way to bring something a little different to your Father’s Day cookout. 🍤🌿
If you give them a try, tag @SouthernSoilAndSunshine — I’d love to see them on your grill!

🌸 Looking for more herb-laced recipes? Try:

• Grilled Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
• Garden Salsa with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
• Grilled Flatbread with Garden Pesto