Description
A quick and easy marinade that adds incredible savory flavor to shrimp, perfect for grilling, sautéing, or baking.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate for at least 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. For deeper flavor, marinate for up to 1 hour.
- Remove shrimp from marinade (discarding the marinade) and cook as desired.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined before marinating.
- Do not marinate for too long, as the lemon juice can start to ‘cook’ the shrimp, affecting the texture.
- This marinade is versatile and can also be used for other seafood like scallops or fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (depends on cooking method)
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: General/Adaptable