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Shrimp Marinade Recipe

This is the best shrimp marinade for seared or grilled shrimp, with a hugely flavorful combination of sweet and spicy for perfect shrimp every time. Fire up the grill!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or you can use brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (try an extra pinch or two of ghost pepper powder for some great spiciness!)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more as desired - optional, for spicier marinade
  • salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon each is usually good
  • hot sauce to taste optional
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. When ready to cook, drain the marinade and discard it.
  4. Grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter.
  5. Squeeze on a bit of fresh lime juice to finish.

Notes

  • Reserve a couple tablespoons of your marinade before marinating the shrimp to use as a glaze or finishing sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 887mg (37%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 167mg (17%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% 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.