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Best Ever Shrimp Marinade
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Best Ever Shrimp Marinade

This is the Best Ever Shrimp Marinade, perfect for the grill or delicious sautéed. You'll always want to make this lemony garlic shrimp!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil

Side dish ideas

  • Roasted or grilled potatoes
  • Oven fries or potato wedges
  • Steamed, sauteed or roasted vegetables (I love asparagus or broccoli)
  • Salad
  • Garlic bread
  • Soup
  • Rice
  • Pasta

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients for marinade together then marinate shrimp in a medium-sized bowl for 15 minutes.
  • GRILLING METHOD: Preheat BBQ to 425 F. Add shrimp to skewers, then place on a baking sheet. Drizzle some extra marinade overtop then discard remaining marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Serve and enjoy!
  • STOVETOP METHOD: Add 1 tbsp butter or olive oil to a large skillet over med-high heat (I recommend butter for better flavour). Add shrimp along with marinade to skillet, sauteeing for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent. Serve and enjoy!
  • BROILER METHOD: Set oven to broil on high. Add shrimp to skewers, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle some extra marinade overtop then discard remaining marinade. Broil shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side (watching closely) until pink and fully cooked. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Cook the shrimp in the oven, on the stovetop or on the grill.
Serve your marinate shrimp with a tossed green salad, rice, grilled veggies or pasta salad.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop.
Freeze the raw shrimp in the marinade for up to 1 month. Defrost then cook as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1495mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 3mg