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Honey-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Charred shrimp, peppers, and corn off the grill or grill pan, glazed with honey and lime.

23 mineasy4 servings$$$mexicanGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh protein
Why it earns its place. Shrimp cooks in minutes and carries big flavor for 340 calories — weeknight speed with weekend energy.

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Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 550 graw shrimp — peeled
  • 1.5 tbsphoney
  • 2 wholelime — one juiced, one in wedges
  • 1.5 tspchili powder
  • 2 clovesgarlic — grated
  • 1.5 tbspolive oil
  • 2 wholered bell peppers — chunks
  • 2 cobscorn — thick rounds
  • 1 smallred onion — chunks
  • 1 handfulcilantro (optional)

Contains: shellfish. Always check labels — brands vary.

Method

  1. Whisk honey, lime juice, chili, garlic, and oil; toss half with the shrimp, save half for glazing.
    5 min
  2. Thread shrimp and vegetables onto skewers.
    8 min
  3. Grill or grill-pan over high heat, turning once and brushing with the saved glaze, until the shrimp curl and char.
    8 min
  4. Cilantro and lime wedges over the platter.

Nutrition per serving

340calories
30 gprotein
30 gcarbs
11 gfat
5 gfiber
1.5 gsat fat
480 mgsodium
6 gadded sugar

Editorial estimates per serving. Counts 4 different plants toward your weekly variety.

Make it yours

allergyChicken chunks work — add 6 minutes
cultureHalloumi or tofu skewer the same way (halloumi adds dairy)
availabilityZucchini and cherry tomatoes when corn is out

Storage. Best hot; keeps 2 days and turns into excellent tacos.

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