Golden seafood skewers lined up on a rectangular white platter, glaze glistening under the light and bits of minced garlic clinging to the colorful array of seafood. A sprig of fresh thyme and a drizzle of lemon zest are the eye-catching garnishments. The bright colors of the seafood, contrasting with the garnishment and white platter, make the dish pop.

Garlic Honey Glazed Grilled Seafood Skewers

Name: Garlic Honey Glazed Grilled Seafood Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic minced; 1/2 cup Raw honey; 16 pieces Large Shrimp peeled and deveined; 16 pieces Scallops; 16 pieces Mussels; 2 Red bell peppers cut into large pieces; 2 Yellow bell peppers cut into large pieces; 8 Skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes; Olive oil for brushing; Lemon for zesting and wedges for serving; Fresh Thyme for garnish; Salt to taste; Black Pepper to taste

Grilled Seafood skewers with a garlicky honey glaze.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · August 26, 2025

A little about this dish

Introducing a fabulous reinvention of a classic American seafood dish: Grilled Seafood Skewers with a Garlic Honey Glaze! This recipe gets its appeal from the perfect combination of succulent seafood, aromatic garlic, and a touch of sweetness from the honey glaze. Grilling ensures the seafood stays juicy and tender, and leaves a smoky flavor that complements the sweetness of the glaze.

Ingredients (for 4)

Garlic — 4 cloves — minced
Raw honey — 1/2 cup
Large shrimp — 16 pieces — peeled and deveined
Scallops — 16 pieces
Mussels — 16 pieces
Red bell peppers — 2 — cut into large pieces
Yellow bell peppers — 2 — cut into large pieces
Skewers — 8 — soaked in water for 30 minutes
Olive oil — — for brushing
Lemon — — for zesting and wedges for serving
Fresh thyme — — for garnish
Salt — — to taste
Black pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Step 2 — 🥘🍯🔥

In a saucepan, heat the minced garlic and honey over low heat until combined and slightly reduced.
Step 3 — 🍤🍡🌶️

Thread the shrimp, scallops, mussels, and bell peppers onto the skewers.
Step 4 — 🖌️🍤🌶️

Brush the seafood and peppers with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 — 🍡🔥⏱️

Grill the skewers for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and the seafood is cooked.
Step 6 — 🖌️🍡🔥

Brush the glaze onto the skewers while they're still on the grill. Allow them to cook for another minute, letting the glaze caramelize slightly.
Step 7 — 🍢🍋🌿

Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh thyme. Serve with lemon wedges.

A final fox tip

Seafood on skewers is a great dish to get kids involved with; they can help thread the seafood and peppers onto the skewers. For a fun variation, substitute the honey with maple syrup to give the glaze a slightly different flavor profile.