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Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade

5 from 69 votes
Garlic Lime Shrimp Marinade | lecremedelacrumb.com
Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade is a cinch to put together and your shrimp will be deliciously flavored and ready for the grill in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
marinating time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds medium or large raw shrimp, (see note)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (2-3 juicy limes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour mixture into a large resealable bag. 
  • Add shrimp to the bag, press the excess air out, and seal. Chill for 15 minutes. 
  • GRILL shrimp on skewers or on a grill pan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Or BAKE shrimp in a single layer on a greased sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until pink and cooked through. 
  • Garnish with extra lime juice and cilantro if desired and serve. 

Notes

For best and most flavorful results I recommend using peeled and de-veined shrimp, tails can be on or off. 

Nutrition

Calories: 237 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 286 mg, Sodium: 1112 mg, Potassium: 104 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 19 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 169 mg, Iron: 3 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Author: Tiffany