Shrimp Marinade
Transform your shrimp dishes with this vibrant and zesty Shrimp Marinade recipe, a quick and easy way to infuse bold, mouthwatering flavors into every bite. Featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, fresh lemon and lime juice, honey, and soy sauce, this marinade strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory. Aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin add depth, while red pepper flakes deliver a subtle kick of heat. Fresh parsley and a touch of seasoning elevate the flavor profile, making this marinade ideal for grilling, sautéing, or roasting shrimp. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with culinary flair, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers looking to create a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Perfect for summertime barbecues, weeknight dinners, or party platters, this recipe proves that great flavor comes effortlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce until well combined.
Add the paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, parsley, black pepper, and salt to the mixture. Whisk until the spices are evenly distributed in the marinade.
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse the shrimp.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and cook as desired—grill, sauté, or roast. Discard the used marinade.
Serve the shrimp hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2850 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*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.
