This is a recipe for Dijon and Honey Shrimp which is simply and quickly grilled. The sauce makes a beautiful glaze. An easy and flavorful recipe for grilled shrimp.
My two Webers are definitely front and center stage this weekend. I plan to grill, then I’m going to grill and then I think I’ll grill some more. Let’s take a look at this grilled shrimp recipe.
First out of the chutes is Dijon Honey Shrimp that’s grilled and glazed. I wanted to keep it light on Friday evening, as lunch that day was a big old heavy ham and Manchego sandwich. So serving up a side of my Pasta Salad and skewers of Glazed Honey Shrimp sounded PERfect.
I found a beautiful package of jumbo shrimp which were labeled “Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp“. I was surprised to see these available with this oil tragedy, but the seafood counter was just too busy to inquire about their origin. Perhaps from Texas?
Simple please! I find that when grilling shrimp, size and simplicity matter. We love the delicate and sweet flavor of shrimp and when I find good quality shrimp, don’t like to overwhelm them with complicated sauces.
Sometimes just a slather of melted butter lightly flavored with garlic is nice. Or a quick baste with some olive oil in which some of fresh herbs have been added. We also like a light brush of Caesar salad dressing adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese at the end. Always love a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Obviously for grilling, the larger shrimp are more practical.
This is a quick and easy recipe, had it for years, it’s my go to “dinner in 10 minutes” entrée. Sweet and tangy and I love the shiny finish that seals in the tender texture of the meat. Please keep in mind, this honey shrimp does not work well using an indoor grill pan. You need the flame and grates from an outdoor grill so the heat can surround the shrimp and the glaze can drip over and off it. A grill pan will allow the shrimp to cook in the liquid of the glaze, and keep it from searing and shining.
Recipe for Dijon and Honey Shrimp
I hope you give this glazed Dijon Honey Shrimp Recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.
Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite simple grilled shrimp recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
- 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds shrimp cleaned and de-veined
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, lemon juice and garlic.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Skewer onto metal skewers or if using wood skewers, soak the skewers in advance in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Salt and pepper shrimp. Place shrimp on hot grill and brush generously with glaze. Cook two minutes. Turn and cook the other side of the shrimp for two more minutes. Again, slathering with the glaze.
- Serve Immediately.
Shrimp are more easily managed if you use two wooden skewer sticks per line of shrimp. About 6 shrimp per double skewer. They turn easier.
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Larry says
May 31, 2010 at 4:09 pmI like your K.I.S.S. philosophy for shrimp amd I sure hope you’re doing a little grilling this weekend.
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 4:32 pmOh you just wait Larry, it’s been a grill crazy weekend.
Chris says
May 31, 2010 at 4:55 pmIt’s a grillin’ and chillin’ weekend, huh? I love that your a double fisted griller with twin Webers, rock on!
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 10:55 pmI’ve been doing some chillin too Chris. Some things for gas, some things for charcoal.
Barbara says
May 31, 2010 at 5:31 pmOh yum Lea Ann! Can I come to your house???
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 10:55 pmAbsolutely!!! 🙂
girlichef says
May 31, 2010 at 9:36 pmSimple and tasty. Two things I love! Sounds yummy =)
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 10:54 pmThanks GirliChef, and as always thanks for stopping by.
buffalo dick says
May 31, 2010 at 10:48 pmHoney and mustard work like mad with shrimp- hot or cold!
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 10:52 pmI’m liking that thought of cold…I’m thinking like a shrimp cocktail dip?
buffalo dick says
June 1, 2010 at 4:02 pmThat’s how I use it!
Roti n Rice says
May 31, 2010 at 11:25 pmDefinitely a grilling weekend with the weather so nice outside. Sounds like a great dressing.
Joanne says
May 31, 2010 at 6:42 pmGrilling is the perfect thing to do on a long sunny weekend like this! The shrimp look awesome…I love that glaze!
leaannbrown says
May 31, 2010 at 10:56 pmThanks Joanne!
Kristi Rimkus says
June 1, 2010 at 2:53 amI want to come grill at your house! The shrimp looks amazing with the pasta salad. I checked out that recipe too. Simple and how can you go wrong with bacon. 🙂
leaannbrown says
June 1, 2010 at 12:27 pmThanks Kristi, that pasta salad is definitely a good one. Thanks for stopping by
Zia Liz says
June 1, 2010 at 2:08 amThose look wonderful even after I just got back from the neighborhood bbq!
leaannbrown says
June 1, 2010 at 12:27 pmThere’s always room for shrimp.
dan says
June 1, 2010 at 12:39 pmNice. Grilling shrimp should be a national pastime.
I like to go with a small amount of teriyaki glaze and a squeeze of lime.
leaannbrown says
June 1, 2010 at 7:11 pmI’m liking that Teriyaki glaze and lime!!! Next time.
Julie M. says
June 1, 2010 at 2:26 pmYum! Those look delicious! I just found you through roti and rice and am your newest follower. You have a great blog!
Year on the Grill says
June 1, 2010 at 3:30 pmwhoop whoop… love the grill and shrimp and tortellini… how fun
Vickie says
June 1, 2010 at 7:09 pmOh man, that shrimp glaze sounds PERFECT! I’m saving this in my database to use the next time I have some shrimp on the BB. Beautiful pictures!
leaannbrown says
June 2, 2010 at 2:34 amThanks Vickie! I think it’s pretty perfect. Let me know what you think when you get a chance to try it.
Steph says
June 1, 2010 at 7:13 pmLove simple dishes on the grill!!
buffalo dick says
June 1, 2010 at 8:22 pmSon in K.C. fell in love with your state- wants to move there someday…
leaannbrown says
June 2, 2010 at 2:33 amWhen you come to visit you’re welcome to a Colorado style meal from the Highlands Ranch kitchen. (if you behave) :=)
My Kitchen in the Rockies says
June 1, 2010 at 3:02 pmI am jealous. You own two Webers? I know life isn’t fair.
Thanks for sharing the shrimp recipe. I will give it a try.
leaannbrown says
June 1, 2010 at 7:09 pmI have a gas grill and a charcoal grill. Don’t be too jealous, I stole the charcoal grill at an Ace Hardware sale. A $350 grill for about $70.
Robert Lee Schneider says
July 15, 2018 at 7:20 pmWell,
Turned this one in for a surf and turf dinner tonight. Came out fabulous and got rave reviews. Your recipes never disappoint! Thank you so much!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2018 at 2:55 pmRobert, thanks so much and thanks for taking the time to let me know.