Honey Glazed Grilled Shrimp: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe

Honey glazed grilled shrimp is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. With the simple recipe below, you can easily prepare this dish at home and bring a delightful flavor to your family.

Ingredients

To make honey glazed grilled shrimp for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Shrimp: 400 grams (choose fresh, firm shrimp)
• Honey: 1.5 tablespoons (preferably pure honey)
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Grated lemon zest: 1/2 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 1/2 tablespoon
• Olive oil: 1/2 tablespoon
• Cooking oil: a little
• Salt: 1/4 tablespoon
• Ground black pepper: 1/4 tablespoon

Ingredients for honey glazed grilled shrimp

Guide to Choosing Fresh Ingredients

How to Choose Fresh Shrimp

• Choose shrimp with clear shells, legs firmly attached to the body, and firm but not abnormally hard flesh.
• Avoid buying shrimp that have a strange smell or a curled body, or whose shells are slimy to the touch.

How to Distinguish Real Honey

• Drop a few drops of honey into a glass of water. If the honey forms a ball, does not dissolve, and sinks to the bottom, it is real honey.
• You can also test by dipping a scallion into the honey. If the scallion cooks, the honey is real.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Preparing the Shrimp

Rinse the shrimp, remove the heads and shells, but keep the tails. Then, use a knife to make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp to remove the vein. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly with clean water several times to ensure hygiene.

Tip: To remove the vein quickly, you can use scissors to cut along the back of the shrimp and rinse under running water.

Step 2: Marinating the Shrimp

Mix the shrimp with the seasonings: 1/4 tablespoon salt, 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and 1.5 tablespoons honey. Mix well and marinate the shrimp for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Marinating shrimp with honey and seasonings

Step 3: Skewing the Shrimp

Use bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water to prevent burning, and skewer each shrimp through the head and tail neatly and attractively.

Step 4: Grilling the Shrimp

Preheat the electric grill to 180°C for 5 minutes. Lightly brush the grill surface with cooking oil, then arrange the skewered shrimp on the grill and cook evenly on both sides. Flip every 1-2 minutes to prevent burning. The grilling time is about 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked.

Note: If you don’t have an electric grill, you can use an oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes or an air fryer at 160°C for 10 minutes.

Grilling shrimp on an electric grill

Step 5: Finishing and Enjoying

When the shrimp are cooked, they will have an attractive reddish-yellow color, with tender and sweet flesh that is well-seasoned. The rich flavor of the honey blends perfectly with the aroma of garlic and lemon, creating a very appealing dish. You can serve it with lemon pepper salt to enhance the flavor.

Finished honey glazed grilled shrimp

Conclusion

Making honey glazed grilled shrimp is not only easy but also offers a wonderful culinary experience. With its delicious flavor, this dish is sure to satisfy your family. Try this recipe today and don’t forget to share your results!

References

• How to choose fresh shrimp
• Distinguishing real and fake honey