Description
Elevate your seafood dishes with this easy and flavorful Shrimp Marinade, a perfect blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. This versatile marinade is ideal for grilling, sautéing, or baking shrimp, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The combination of olive oil and honey enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp while providing a delightful flavor profile. In just minutes, you can prepare this marinade and have tender, savory shrimp ready to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 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)
- 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of marinade for later use. Add minced garlic to the bowl and mix well.
- Place shrimp in a resealable freezer bag with the marinade. Seal tightly and shake gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Cook shrimp on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over cooked shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 150mg