6 Easy Shrimp Marinades to Elevate Your Homemade Dishes
Discover six simple and flavorful shrimp marinades that will take your homemade dishes to new heights. Perfect for grilling or sautéing, these marinades will elevate your meals with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and herbs.
- Place shrimp in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over the shrimp.
- Seal the bag, making sure to remove excess air, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from the marinade and cook as desired.
Notes
- For best results, marinate shrimp for 1-2 hours.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique marinades.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
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