Southern-Style Barbecued Shrimp (Granulated Honey)
Based on a favorite dish prepared on backyard barbecues in the American South, these sweet-spicy shrimp are enhanced with a spice mixture that includes granulated honey and chili seasoning. Granulated honey—a blend of dried honey and pure cane sugar—lends a delicate natural sweetness with subtle notes of wildflowers and herbs. The shrimp get a kick of mild heat from the chili seasoning, along with savory hints of smoke, citrus and pepper.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. ground cumin
- 2 Tbs. granulated honey
- 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbs. chili seasoning or chili powder
- 1 Tbs. hot paprika
- 3 lb. extra-large shrimp in the shell
- Vegetable oil for brushing
- 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
- Lemon wedges for serving