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Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers: 1 Trick for Juicy Taste

Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
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Make these Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers for a juicy, flavorful meal. We focus on timing to keep your shrimp perfectly cooked every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes for the glaze. Set aside half of this glaze; this is for basting later.
  3. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and half of the reserved glaze mixture. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the prepared skewers. Do not pack them too tightly.
  6. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You want them pink and opaque.
  7. During the last minute of cooking on the second side, brush the shrimp generously with the remaining reserved glaze. This step adds flavor without burning the honey early on.
  8. Remove the skewers from the heat immediately once cooked through. Overcooking makes shrimp tough.
  9. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Remember the glaze timing: only baste with the second half of the glaze in the final minute of cooking to prevent the honey from burning.
  • Medium-high heat is key for quick cooking.
  • Shrimp cooks fast; watch them closely after the first flip.

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