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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: August 26, 2025

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.

Additional

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.