Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Tender shrimp marinated in a honey-lime glaze grilled to perfection, served with a bright cilantro salsa that adds freshness and zing. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, honey, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for salsa)
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, toss well to coat, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro salsa by combining 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1 minced seeded jalapeño, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
5. Step 5: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred but not overcooked.
6. Step 6: Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately with a generous spoonful of cilantro salsa on top or on the side.