Chipotle Honey Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Close-up of grilled shrimp skewers coated in chipotle honey glaze

Chipotle Honey Grilled Shrimp Skewers

These chipotle honey grilled shrimp skewers are coated in a smoky, spicy hot honey marinade, then grilled until lightly charred and served with fresh garlic lime butter for dipping. Ready in about 30 minutes, they're an easy grilled shrimp recipe for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or serving as an appetizer.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chipotle honey grilled shrimp skewers, garlic lime butter, grilled seafood, grilled shrimp, grilled shrimp skewers, hot honey shrimp, shrimp skewers

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 31

Servings skewers

Calories 201kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

grill A gas, charcoal or pellet gril will work well for cooking the shrimp.
mixing bowls (large and small) For whisking together the marinade and coating the shrimp.
whisk Helps combine both the marinade and the butter sauce.
10 skewers bamboo skewers should be soaked before grilling

Ingredients

Shrimp:

2 lbs (907 g) raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined

Chipotle Honey Marinade:

2 tbsps (42 g) hot honey
1 tbsp (15 ml) avocado oil or other high smoke point oil
2½ tsps (6 g) chipotle chile powder
½ tsp (1 g) smoked paprika
½ tsp (1 g) ground cumin
½ tsp (3 g) sea salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice

Garlic Lime Butter:

8 tbsps (113 g) butter melted
4 cloves garlic grated to a paste
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
zest of one lime
1 tbsp (4 g) finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels after peeling, deveining, and rinsing them. Leaving the tails on makes the shrimp easier to thread onto the skewers and easier to pick up when serving.
2 lbs (907 g) raw jumbo shrimp
Whisk together the hot honey, avocado oil, chipotle chile powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and lime juice in a large bowl until combined.
2 tbsps (42 g) hot honey, 1 tbsp (15 ml) avocado oil, 2½ tsps (6 g) chipotle chile powder, ½ tsp (1 g) smoked paprika, ½ tsp (1 g) ground cumin, ½ tsp (3 g) sea salt, 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
Add the shrimp and toss until they're evenly coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Avoid marinating much longer, as the lime juice can begin to change the texture of the shrimp.
While the shrimp marinates, whisk together the melted butter, grated garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.
8 tbsps (113 g) butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice, zest of one lime, 1 tbsp (4 g) finely chopped fresh cilantro
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to help prevent burning. Thread about 5 shrimp onto each skewer, keeping them facing the same direction so they're easier to turn on the grill.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil the grill grates or coat them with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the shrimp skewers directly on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and lightly charred. Remove them from the grill as soon as they're cooked through to keep them juicy.
Transfer the shrimp skewers to a serving platter and serve immediately with the garlic lime butter for dipping.

Notes

These shrimp have a medium level of heat. If you prefer less spice, reduce the chipotle powder to ½ to 1 teaspoon (1 to 2.5 g).
Do not marinate the shrimp much longer than 20 minutes. The lime juice can begin to change the texture of the shrimp.
Shrimp cook very quickly and can become rubbery if overcooked.
A pellet smoker or charcoal grill adds a subtle smoky flavor that pairs especially well with the chipotle marinade.
Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or enjoy the shrimp cold in tacos, salads, or grain bowls.
Leftover garlic lime butter is also delicious with grilled fish, lobster, or roasted vegetables.

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