Shrimp Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Marinade Recipe
Description
The Shrimp Marinade Recipe uses olive oil, honey, garlic, and fresh parsley as a base, enhanced by smoked paprika and red pepper flakes for smoky, mildly spicy notes. Lime zest adds a bright citrus aroma that complements the shrimp's natural sweetness. The shrimp are peeled and deveined, then marinated in this mixture for a minimum of 15 minutes up to an hour to absorb the flavors without overpowering their delicate texture.
Once marinated, the shrimp can be grilled or sautéed quickly, about 2-3 minutes per side, cooking until pink and opaque. Draining the marinade before cooking prevents excess liquid during cooking. Finishing with a squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the dish, and reserving some marinade before adding raw shrimp makes a convenient glaze or dipping sauce after cooking.
This marinade works well for straightforward shrimp preparations, adding balanced layers of sweetness, heat, and citrus without masking the shrimp. It suits serving over rice, in tacos, or as an appetizer.
Reserve a few tablespoons of marinade before adding shrimp to use as a glaze or finishing sauce after cooking.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or you can use brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (try an extra pinch or two of ghost pepper powder for some great spiciness!)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more as desired - optional, for spicier marinade, crushed
- salt 1/4 teaspoon each is usually good, to taste
- black pepper 1/4 teaspoon each is usually good, to taste
- hot sauce optional, to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, honey, garlic, parsley, paprika, lime zest, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons now if you'd like to use some as a finishing sauce.
- Place the shrimp in a large zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 15 to 20 minutes, or for 1 hour before cooking.
- When ready to cook, drain the marinade and discard it.
- Grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Squeeze on a bit of fresh lime juice to finish.
Notes
- Save some marinade before combining with shrimp to use later as a glaze or finishing sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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