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Published: Jul 19, 2021 by Kathy

Honey Lime Shrimp

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Cooked shrimp on a plate with a lime wedge.

Quick cooking grilled Honey Lime Shrimp is made with a tasty marinade made with freshly squeezed lime juice, honey and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual barbecue with friends.

Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!

Skewered shrimp on a plate.

Easy grilled shrimp

Grilled honey lime shrimp is packed full of flavor. The shrimp is given a quick marinade in freshly squeezed lime juice, honey and garlic. Then it's grilled on a hot grill and basted with more of the marinade.

Everything is ready in about 25 minutes! Talk about easy! This shrimp is delicious eaten hot off the grill or chilled. Just think of the possibilities. Serve as an appetizer or an entree. Serve leftovers (if there are any) over a salad for lunch.

This recipe is easily adjustable to serve as many people as you need.

If you love shrimp, you'll also want to try my pan fried shrimp, blackened shrimp, or sheet pan shrimp.

Key ingredients for honey lime shrimp

A bowl with shrimp next to fresh limes.
  • Shrimp - Raw, medium-sized. I used 26-30 size (26-30 per pound)
  • Limes - Fresh-squeezed juice
  • Jalapeno - Adds just a touch of heat
  • Honey
  • Garlic
  • Rice Vinegar

Step by step directions

  • Create the marinade by combining lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sliced jalapeno and salt and pepper
  • Place cleaned shrimp, with tails left on in a zip top bag. Add the marinade reserving ¼ cup to use for basting.
A marinade with slice jalapenos.
Pouring marinade into a bag with shrimp.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Turn bag 1-2 times during marinating time. Do not marinate for longer than 30 minutes!
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade and discard the marinade
  • Skewer shrimp and place on a hot preheated grill for 2-3 minutes per side. Cook over high heat.
Shrimp in a bag with a marinade.
Skewered shrimp on a baking sheet.
  • Baste each side with reserved marinade
Brushing a marinade on shrimp.

Recipe tips

  • Prepare your grill - make certain it's scraped, lightly greased with oil and fully preheated. Start your grill on high for at least 10 minutes before adding shrimp.
  • Be certain to reserve ¼ cup of marinade for basting shrimp before adding it all to the bag.
  • Give a quick baste with reserved marinade when you place the shrimp on grill
  • Shrimp will cook in 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the temperature of your grill and the size of your shrimp. My shrimp cooked in about 2 minutes per side.
  • Once shrimp have developed a golden color on one side, flip them. Add an additional basting of marinade
  • Don't overcook shrimp or they will become tough. Shrimp will continue to cook slightly once removed from the grill.
  • When using frozen shrimp, allow shrimp to fully thaw and then rinse in cool water before adding to the marinade

Recipe Faqs

Can I make ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the marinade ahead of time, but only let shrimp marinade for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Longer than 30 minutes the lime juice actually begins to cook the shrimp.

How long will the cooked shrimp last?

Once cooked and cooled, the shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Serving suggestions

Serve this grilled shrimp with your favorite green salad and any of the following:

  • Grilled tomatoes
  • Grilled potatoes
  • Orzo pasta
  • Roasted asparagus
  • Sauteed peas
  • Tortellini pasta salad
Grilled shrimp on a plate with a lime wedge.

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Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe

Kathy Berget
Marinated and grilled shrimp with lime, honey, garlic and jalapenos.
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Marinade Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 29 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 jalapeno (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Create the marinade by combining lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sliced jalapeno and salt and pepper
    ½ cup lime juice, ¼ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 1 jalapeno, 1 tablespoon garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Place cleaned shrimp, with tails left on in a zip top bag. Add the marinade reserving ¼ cup to use for basting.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Turn bag 1-2 times during marinating time. Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Skewer shrimp and place on a hot preheated grill. Baste top of shrimp with reserved marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes over high heat. Flip shrimp and baste with marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.

Notes

  • Prepare your grill - make certain it's scraped, lightly greased with oil and fully preheated. Start your grill on high for at least 10 minutes before adding shrimp.
  • Be certain to reserve ¼ cup of marinade for basting shrimp before adding it all to the bag.
  • Don't marinate the shrimp for longer than 30 minutes
  • Give a quick baste with reserved marinade when you place shrimp on grill
  • Shrimp will cook in 2-3 minutes per side depending on the temperature of your grill and the size of your shrimp. My shrimp cooked in about 2 minutes per side.
  • Once shrimp have developed a golden color on the first side flip them. Add an additional basting of marinade
  • Don't overcook shrimp or they will become tough. Shrimp will continue to cook slightly once removed from the grill.
  • When using frozen shrimp, allow shrimp to fully thaw and then rinse in cool water before adding to marinade

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 8shrimpCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 24gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Valentina says

    July 31, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    What a delectable marinade - lime and honey is so good together, and I love the touch of heat from the jalapeño. I would love this over rice and with a salad. A perfect summertime dinner. 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 01, 2021 at 6:33 am

      It's so fast and easy that it makes a perfect weeknight meal!

      Reply
  2. Dawn says

    July 19, 2021 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Love the addition of honey here! These shrimp look like a delicious meal, perfect for the summer months. Love how quickly they come together too. Great with a side salad for supper tonight! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 25, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Thanks!!! They are perfect for dinner and so easy to make!

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    July 19, 2021 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    This sounds like a delicious (and easy!) recipe, Kathy. I do love how quickly shrimp cooks...it makes for great summer meals. 🙂 And that honey-lime marinade? Yes, please!! What a great flavor combo!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 25, 2021 at 8:58 am

      You just can't go wrong with honey and lime! This recipe is easy peasy!!!

      Reply
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