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Zesty Garlic and Lemon Shrimp Marinade

Zesty Garlic and Lemon Shrimp Marinade


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This is the Best Ever Shrimp Marinade, perfect for the grill or delicious sautéed. You’ll always want to make this lemony garlic shrimp!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix all ingredients for marinade together then marinate shrimp in a medium-sized bowl for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: For grilling, preheat BBQ to 425 F, add shrimp to skewers, drizzle some extra marinade overtop, and grill for 2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
  3. Step 3: For stovetop, add 1 tbsp butter or olive oil to a large skillet over med-high heat, add shrimp with marinade, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink.
  4. Step 4: For broiling, set oven to broil on high, add shrimp to skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with extra marinade, and broil 1-2 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.

Notes

Cook the shrimp in the oven, on the stovetop or on the grill. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days. Freeze the raw shrimp in the marinade for up to 1 month.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Sautéing, Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1495 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 286 mg

Keywords: shrimp marinade, lemony garlic shrimp, grilled shrimp, sautéed shrimp, seafood