Grilled Shrimp with Honey-Ginger Barbecue Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Grilled Shrimp with Honey-Ginger Barbecue Sauce
120 min.
8
62kcal

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Welcome to a flavor-packed culinary experience with our Grilled Shrimp with Honey-Ginger Barbecue Sauce! This delightful recipe brings together the vibrant flavors of honey and ginger, marrying them with succulent grilled shrimp for an irresistible dish that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, this dish shines as a fantastic antipasti, starter, or a light snack.

What makes this recipe truly remarkable is its versatility—it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, ensuring that everyone can savor its deliciousness. Designed to serve 8 people, it's ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying an elegant meal with loved ones. Each serving is surprisingly low in calories at just 62 kcal, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their dietary intake without sacrificing flavor.

Easy to prepare, the recipe guides you through the process of marinating the shrimp, grilling them to perfection, and serving them with a mouthwatering sauce that you can whip up in advance. Whether you're grilling outdoors or cooking on a gas grill, this dish will bring a vibrant spirit to your table. So fire up the grill and join us on this exciting culinary adventure, as we create a dish that balances simplicity with an explosion of taste!

Ingredients

  • servings barbecue sauce 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • plastic wrap
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. If necessary, pat shrimp dry, then thread about 6 shrimp (through top and tail, leaving shrimp curled), onto each skewer, without leaving space between shrimp.
  2. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  3. Meanwhile, brush shrimp with vegetable oil and sprinkle evenly with salt.
  4. Lightly oil grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 2 minutes.
  5. Brush shrimp with some sauce from the saucepan, then turn.
  6. Brush shrimp with additional sauce then grill until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Serve with reserved sauce.
  8. •In terms of shrimp size, go by the count per pound versus the descriptive terms such as jumbo and extra-large. If the count is not displayed, ask.•Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated once cooled. Reheat before proceeding.•Shrimp can be threaded onto skewers and refrigerated on a tray, loosely covered with plastic wrap, 2 hours before grilling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories62kcal
Protein0.05%
Fat97.35%
Carbs2.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.71043479523581%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:61.83kcal
3.09%
Fat:6.81g
10.47%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.48%
Carbohydrates:0.41g
0.14%
Net Carbohydrates:0.4g
0.15%
Sugar:0.33g
0.37%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:300.98mg
13.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.01g
0.02%
Vitamin K:12.52µg
11.93%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Source:Epicurious