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Shrimp Marinade

The absolute best shrimp marinade made with garlic, herbs, spices and lemon. You can cook your marinated shrimp on the grill, stove top or in the oven for perfect results every time. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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 fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic and chili flakes to the bowl.
  3. Add the shrimp and marinade to a resealable freezer bag and seal. Shake to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  5. At this point you can broil, grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
  6. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the cooked shrimp, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.9mg (8%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% 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.