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Published: May 26, 2019 Last Modified: May 26, 2019 By Sara 43 Comments

Shrimp Marinade

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The absolute best shrimp marinade made with garlic, herbs, spices and lemon. You can cook your marinated shrimp on the grill, stove top or in the oven for perfect results every time. 

I love a good shrimp dish, I often whip up some shrimp salad or garlic butter shrimp for a quick and easy meal. This marinated shrimp is so full of flavor; my family requests it every week, it’s just that delicious!

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Shrimp marinade over cooked shrimp, topped with parsley.

There’s nothing like a bold and zesty marinade to infuse your food with plenty of flavor. This shrimp marinade contains a variety of savory ingredients that blend together to make the perfect seasoning for fresh shrimp.

How do you make shrimp marinade?

This recipe is a blend of olive oil, soy sauce, lemon zest, honey, herbs, garlic and seasonings. Everything gets whisked together in either a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Add your shrimp, then refrigerate them until it’s time to make dinner.

A bowl of marinated shrimp.

How long do you marinate shrimp?

I recommend marinating your shrimp for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. This particular marinade does not contain any citrus juice, only lemon zest. If you’re working with a different marinade that does contain citrus juice, you’ll want to marinate your shrimp for no more than 2 hours, as the acid in the juice can actually cook the shrimp.

Raw marinated shrimp in a skillet.

Tips for shrimp marinade

  • This marinade can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days before you plan to use it.
  • You can leave the tails on your shrimp, or remove them, it’s totally up to you. The tails make for a nicer presentation but it’s a little more work to remove the tails right before eating.
  • You can make this marinade gluten free by substituting tamari sauce for the soy sauce.
  • I recommend using the largest shrimp you can afford for the best flavor and presentation.

A pan of marinated shrimp that have been sauteed until brown.

How do you cook marinated shrimp?

These shrimp can be baked, broiled, grilled or sauteed. Regardless of the cooking method, you’ll want to cook your shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they’re pink and opaque. Larger shrimp will take a little longer to cook.

Shrimp marinade over cooked shrimp with asparagus and couscous on the side.

How to peel and devein shrimp

I typically buy my raw shrimp with just the tail attached, but many shrimp also come still in the shell. If your shrimp have shells on them, you can easily remove them by pulling the main part of the shell off with your fingers, then removing the tail end of the shell. You may also need to devein your shrimp. If you see a dark line running across the top of the the shrimp, you can remove it by using a paring knife to cut a slit along the top of the shrimp, then use a knife or wooden skewer to remove the vein.

This shrimp marinade can be used on other types of seafood such as scallops, salmon, swordfish or halibut. It’s one of the very best ways to enhance the flavor of fresh seafood.

More great shrimp recipes

  • Shrimp Ceviche
  • Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  • Shrimp Alfredo
  • Shrimp Fajitas
  • Jerk Shrimp Kabobs
Shrimp marinade over cooked shrimp, topped with parsley.
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Shrimp Marinade

The absolute best shrimp marinade made with garlic, herbs, spices and lemon. You can cook your marinated shrimp on the grill, stove top or in the oven for perfect results every time. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 267kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, leave tails on for a nicer presentation
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later use. Add the garlic and chili flakes to the bowl.
  • Add the shrimp and marinade to a resealable freezer bag and seal. Shake to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • At this point you can broil, grill or saute the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
  • Drizzle the reserved marinade over the cooked shrimp, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 105mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Meir Soffer says

      February 23, 2022 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      This is by far our favorite shrimp dish marinade hands down! Each time I serve it to my friends they go nuts over it, and it’s just so easy to follow and execute. Sarah I wonder what are your thoughts and opinion to incorporate this dish with spaghetti or Japanese thin egg noodles?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 24, 2022 at 8:46 am

        I think that sounds like it would great!

        Reply
    2. Krystal says

      January 12, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing I would change about the recipe at all. I made it as part of a salad for the family and was a total hit.

      Reply
    3. Jim Cunning says

      December 20, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! did not marinade, brought everthing to a boil (added a bit more evo). then added the shrimp, cooked till done.. A real keeper!

      Reply
    4. Judith Cooper says

      December 5, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      Was super! Marinated for 6 hours & then skewered & broiled, 2 mins. each side… Delish! Thank YOU!

      Reply
    5. Claudette says

      October 27, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      Making this now, a little worried the salt and the soy sauce will be too salty??

      Reply
    6. Inna says

      August 23, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      Can i use this marinade for scallops?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 24, 2021 at 10:22 am

        Yes that will work!

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      July 9, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      In the oven now 👍. Broiler didn’t end up working & marinade is so dark I can’t gauge pink readiness color. Chose to switch to bake setting but now it’s on preheat 🙃 Adventures in split decision cooking! Any idea how 2-3 minutes broiler time converts to pre-heating oven time? It happens!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 11, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        It should be about 5-6 minutes!

        Reply
    8. Hanna says

      May 15, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      SUCH a great marinade. Made this for a party where one of the people does not like shrimp. However, when she saw these out she thought they looked so good she wanted to try them. Now she is hooked on shrimp! We let it sit in the marinade for about 2 and 1/2 – 3 hours. Will absolutely make this again!

      Reply
    9. Karen LW says

      April 17, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this for the 5th or 6th time. It’s now a solid go to in my fav file. I was surprised that the soy and sweetness did not overwhelm the lovely flavor of the fish. Skewered on the grill is our first choice but oven roasted or sautéed is great too!

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    10. Patricia says

      March 22, 2021 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      Tried something new and this was a hit! I added some red chili flakes and gave it just a little kick that made it perfect. Making it again tonight.
      Thanks for keeping it simple.

      Reply
    11. Joanne says

      March 21, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Cindy says

      February 14, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Is there a recipe for the cous cous underneath the shrimp in the picture?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 14, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        It’s a boxed mix, Near East pearled coucous!

        Reply
    13. Reece M Gopaul says

      January 20, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      10 outta 10. Best shrimp I’ve ever consumed

      Reply
    14. Sany says

      September 20, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe was quick and easy to follow. It was also amazing tasting.. I’ve recommended this to a friend.
      Thanks

      Reply
    15. Susan Peil says

      August 2, 2020 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      This marinade is fabulous, but, what makes the shrimp so much more than just good is using the reserved marinade over the shrimp before serving. It elevates the flavor from good to amazing. Thank you foor sharing this wonderful recipe with us.

      Reply
      • Alex says

        August 26, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        5 stars
        Hands down best shrimp I’ve ever made. I sliced up some pineapple/bacon sausages and marinated them along with 2 pounds of shrimp for about 3 hours. Placed on skewers with sausage slices perfectly in the middle of the shrimp all fancy like. Cooked in a traeger at 450 for about 3-4 minutes per side. Served with rice, salad, and grilled squash. Dopest dope I’ve ever smoked(grilled)

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