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Sweet Lemon Shrimp

The easiest, most simple and flavorful shrimp marinated in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce that everyone will love!

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper, to taste. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine shrimp and hoisin mixture; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet; discard marinade. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

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