Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade
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!
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
- ⅛ 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: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg
