Awesome Marinade for Shrimp Chicken or Beef
Elevate your grilling game with this versatile and flavor-packed Awesome Marinade for Shrimp, Chicken, or Beef! Bursting with the bold umami of soy sauce, the natural sweetness of honey, and the zesty tang of fresh lemon juice, this marinade strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and spicy. Aromatic minced garlic, smoky paprika, and a hint of ground cumin add depth, while a touch of crushed red pepper flakes delivers just the right amount of heat. Whether you're firing up some shrimp for a quick dinner, tenderizing chicken for meal prep, or prepping beef for your next barbecue, this easy marinade recipe requires just 10 minutes to whip up. Marinate, grill, roast, or pan-fry your protein of choice, and let the rich, restaurant-quality flavors shine. Perfect for weeknight meals or weekend gatherings, this marinade is your ticket to juicy, flavorful perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, finely chopped)
- 1.5 pounds shrimp, chicken, or beef
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley, if using.
Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Place your shrimp, chicken, or beef in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over your chosen protein, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator and let it marinate: 15-30 minutes for shrimp, 2-4 hours for chicken, or 4-8 hours for beef.
When ready to cook, remove the protein from the marinade and let any excess liquid drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Cook the protein as desired: grill, roast, or pan-fry to perfection.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
