Shrimp Marinade Recipe

Shrimp Marinade Recipe

from chilipeppermadness.com
Appetizer
20 min
254 kcal / serving

This is the best shrimp marinade for seared or grilled shrimp, with a hugely flavorful combination of sweet and spicy for perfect shrimp every time. Fire up the grill!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cupolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonhoney (or you can use brown sugar)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika ((try an extra pinch or two of ghost pepper powder for some great spiciness!))
  • 1 teaspoonlime zest
  • ½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (or more as desired - optional, for spicier marinade)
  • salt and black pepper to taste (1/4 teaspoon each is usually good)
  • hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • 1 poundshrimp (peeled and deveined)

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together the olive oil, honey, garlic, parsley, paprika, lime zest, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons now if you'd like to use some as a finishing sauce.

  2. 2

    Place the shrimp in a large zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 15 to 20 minutes, or for 1 hour before cooking.

  3. 3

    When ready to cook, drain the marinade and discard it.

  4. 4

    Grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter.

  5. 5

    Squeeze on a bit of fresh lime juice to finish.