Easy Shrimp Marinade Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed*)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb. shrimp (16-20 or 21-25 count, peeled and deveined)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley salt, and pepper in a bowl. Give it a whisk until fully combined.

2. 2

   Reserve one tablespoon of the marinade.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp into the bowl and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes*.

4. 4

   To cook, you can grill or saute shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink.

5. 5

   Drizzle the reserved marinade over the shrimp and serve.