Description
Elevate your seafood dishes with this vibrant shrimp marinade featuring zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (large or jumbo)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on a clean countertop.
- Mince the garlic finely and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Add the raw shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve the cooked shrimp over rice or salad and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute lime juice for lemon for a different citrus twist.
- Experiment with herbs like dill or basil based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg