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Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A vibrant and flavorful marinated grilled shrimp dish that’s perfect for any gathering or occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the shrimp. Seal or cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour.
  3. Preheat Grill: While the shrimp marinate, heat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Grill the Shrimp: If you prefer, thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Serve: Once beautifully grilled, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

Notes

Make sure to not over-marinade shrimp as the acid can toughen them. Ideal for barbecue and easy to customize with spices.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg