Shrimp Marinade
A delicious marinade that enhances the natural flavors of shrimp, perfect for grilling or sautéing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Resealable freezer bag
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add minced garlic and chili flakes, mixing to combine.
- Place shrimp in a resealable freezer bag and pour marinade over them. Seal the bag and shake gently to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- When ready to cook, remove shrimp from marinade and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over cooked shrimp before serving for extra flavor.
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Notes
Store leftover marinade in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but do not reuse on raw proteins.