Shrimp Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Marinade
Description
This Shrimp Marinade recipe uses peeled, deveined shrimp with tails intact for visual appeal. The marinade combines olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, garlic, and optional chili flakes to create a layered flavor profile that complements shrimp’s natural sweetness.
After mixing the marinade, the shrimp are coated and refrigerated to absorb the flavors for a period from one hour up to eight. The shrimp can be cooked by broiling, grilling, or sautéing until opaque and pink, which typically takes 2-3 minutes per side.
The reserved tablespoon of marinade is warmed and drizzled over the cooked shrimp, adding moisture and an intensified taste. This marinade can be adapted with or without chili flakes for heat preference.
This preparation works well for appetizers or as part of a main course accompanied by sides such as rice or salad. The fresh herbs contribute brightness that complements the citrus and sweetness in the marinade.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, leave tails on for a nicer presentation
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, fresh leaves
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped, fresh leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic and chili flakes to the bowl.
- Add the shrimp and marinade to a resealable freezer bag and seal. Shake to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- At this point you can broil, grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle the reserved marinade over the cooked shrimp, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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