⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 6 minutes

Sweet, smoky, garlicky, and just the right amount of spicy! These Spicy Honey Garlic BBQ Shrimp Skewers are bursting with flavor and take less than 30 minutes to make. The shrimp are marinated in a tangy, sticky honey-garlic sauce and grilled to perfection for a juicy, caramelized bite every time.

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📸 *Perfectly grilled shrimp skewers coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, served on a platter with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.*

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Shrimp skewers are one of the best BBQ options because they cook super fast and absorb tons of smoky grill flavor. The honey caramelizes beautifully over the flames, and the chili adds a perfect spicy kick.

This dish is versatile—serve the skewers as an appetizer, over a salad, in tacos, or alongside grilled corn for a full summer meal. Plus, they pair amazingly with a cold beer or a fresh margarita! 🍹🍤🔥

Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 410

For the Shrimp Skewers:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)

For the Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce:

¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (or hot sauce of choice)
1 tbsp lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter

For Garnish:

Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps

Step 1

Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Let marinate while you prepare the sauce.

Step 2

Make the Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Skewer & Grill
Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with the honey garlic sauce as they cook.

Step 4

Serve & Enjoy!
Remove from the grill and drizzle with extra sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy immediately!

Make it your own!

🔥 Extra Heat – Add 1 tsp cayenne pepper to the marinade for an even spicier kick.
🥭 Tropical Twist – Serve with grilled pineapple for a sweet contrast.
🥑 Make It a Meal – Serve over cilantro-lime rice or in tacos with avocado slices.
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped – Wrap each shrimp in thin bacon before grilling for extra smokiness.
🍤 Try Different Proteins – This sauce works great on chicken, salmon, or even tofu!