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Shrimp Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for enhancing the taste of shrimp before grilling or saut?ing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes. This marinade can also be used for other seafood or chicken.

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