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Grilled Honey-Herb Shrimp

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 17, 2009
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Citrus, honey and herbs give shrimp big flavor in these special grilled skewers.

Grilled Honey-Herb Shrimp

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (4 medium)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon or lime peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 24 uncooked medium shrimp (about 1 lb), peeled, deveined
  • Lemon or lime slices, halved, if desired
  • 8 bamboo skewers (5 or 6 inch)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except shrimp and skewers. Add shrimp to bag. Seal bag; turn to coat shrimp. Place bag in large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate but no longer than 8 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    Soak skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Thread 3 shrimp and 3 lemon slices on each skewer, leaving 1/4-inch space between each shrimp.
  • Step 
    4
    Place shrimp on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink. Serve warm.

Nutrition

60 Calories
2g Total Fat
5g Protein
4g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
100mg
4%
Potassium
60mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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