Lime Shrimp Skewers

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Equally divide shrimp among skewers; place on plate and set aside.

In medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients over medium heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly.

Remove 1/2 cup sauce mixture and use it to brush over both sides of shrimp skewers; set aside sauce remaining in saucepan.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp skewers and cook 2 minutes.

Brush shrimp with any sauce remaining from 1/2 cup used to brush on skewers. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 more minutes, or until pink and fully cooked. Remove skewers to a platter.

Heat reserved sauce in saucepan then pour over shrimp skewers. Serve immediately..