Drunken Shrimp Style Quick Marinade
Infuse your seafood dishes with bold, mouthwatering flavors using this Drunken Shrimp Style Quick Marinade! Packed with the rich umami of soy sauce, the delicate sweetness of honey, and the aromatic kick of garlic and fresh ginger, this marinade transforms ordinary shrimp into a tantalizing delight. The addition of rice wine and sesame oil gives it a traditional Asian-inspired twist, while red chili flakes add just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy no-cook marinade is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend appetizer. Whether grilled, stir-fried, or pan-seared, the marinated shrimp is beautifully balanced with a garnish of fresh green onions and a squeeze of citrus for a refreshing finish. Ideal for seafood lovers, this recipe is both versatile and bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Rice wine (Shaoxing wine or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon or lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red chili flakes. Stir until the honey is dissolved and the ingredients are well mixed.
Place the raw shrimp into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged and coated evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the shrimp and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
After marinating, remove the shrimp from the liquid. Use the shrimp immediately for cooking in your preferred method, such as grilling, stir-frying, or pan-searing.
Garnish the cooked shrimp with sliced green onions and serve with lemon or lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.4 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1476 mg | 31% | |
*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.
