Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Pesto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Succulent shrimp marinated in a honey-lime glaze and grilled to perfection, served with a vibrant cilantro pesto for dipping or drizzling. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, honey, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup packed leaves fresh cilantro
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (to thin pesto) water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each.
Step 3: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight char marks. Remove from grill.
Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare cilantro pesto: in a food processor, combine 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and pulse to combine. With processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil until smooth. Add 2 tbsp water to thin if needed.
Step 5: Serve grilled shrimp skewers drizzled with or dipped in the fresh cilantro pesto.