Chili Lime Shrimp Kabobs - marinated, grilled and glazed. The marinade does double duty when honey gets added to it for a sweet and spicy glaze for the kabobs.
Course
BBQ/Grilling
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time6minutes
Total Time26minutes
Servings4kabobs
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
fresh pineapple chunks
red pepper chunks
12jumbo shrimp
1/4cuphoney
For the Marinade
juice and finely grated zest of one lime
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/2tspcinnamon
1/2teaspoonsea salt
1/4tsppepper
1finely minced shallot
1tspcrushed chili saucemore or less to taste depending on how much heat you prefer
Instructions
Mix together the marinade ingredients well and add to a large zip-loc bag along with the shrimp.
Squeeze the air out of the bag and let the shrimp marinate for about 20 minutes before placing them on pre-soaked bamboo skewers along with the peppers pineapple.
Glaze:
Add the remaining marinade from the bag to a small pot along with 1/4 cup honey
Simmer for a few minutes.
Place the kabobs on very hot preheated grill for about 3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Brush the glaze onto the kabobs while grilling. Serve.