This flavorful shrimp dish features a zesty marinade combining lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Perfect for grilling, it delivers a smoky, slightly sweet, and spicy profile that enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp.
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and have nice grill marks.
Serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve immediately.
Calories: Approximately 150 kcal
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 350 mg