Grilled Shrimp Marinade

Prepare grilled shrimp marinade along with your favorite culinary herbs to enjoy the best flavorful seafood recipe ever. Read on to find easy-to-cook and delicious grilled shrimp marinade recipes...

One of the most sought-after seafoods worldwide, shrimps are a favorite for many who like shellfish. Shrimps are used in preparation of several cuisines around the world. They taste best after boiling, frying, grilling and baking. Not only shrimps are delicious, but they are healthy for the heart. Researches have found that they contain high amounts of good cholesterol and are low in saturated fats. Hence, the market demand for shrimps is very high. Read more on shrimp calories.

Shrimps are very versatile and can be prepared alone or added as an ingredient in fried rice and noodles. In fact, you will find shrimp recipes for every taste bud. And, grilled shrimp marinade allows you to bring the best flavor of shrimps along with your favorite culinary spices. Commercially available in both fresh and frozen form, you need to prepare shrimps before cooking by removing the shell and vein (deveining). Scroll down to find the best grilled shrimp marinade recipe that you have ever tasted.

Easy Grilled Shrimp Marinade Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh shrimp (shells and veins removed)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup tomato sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt to taste

10-12 skewers

Directions for Preparation

Take a large mixing bowl and combine together the ingredients - garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar and tomato sauce. Season this marinade mixture with chopped basil leaves, cayenne pepper and salt. Add the cleaned shrimps and stir lightly, so that the marinade covers them evenly. Put on the cover of the bowl and refrigerate it for 30-60 minutes. For even penetration of the marinade, you can stir the mixture occasionally.

Turn on the grill and bring it to a medium heat. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator, thread the shrimps one by one and discard the leftover marinade. For better grilling, do no overcrowd the shrimps while piercing. Lightly oil the grate and place the skewed shrimps on the preheated grill. Cook shrimps for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the flesh is cooked well. This grilled shrimp recipe serves best with a spicy dip sauce.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Marinade

Ingredients

1 Ѕ pounds shrimps (shelled and deveined)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoons dried powdered basil

2 teaspoons dried parsley powder

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Preparation

In a bowl, add olive oil, lime juice, parsley powder, basil powder, chili powder, salt, pepper and mix them together. Add the cleaned shrimps in a cover bowl and pour the marinade. Toss or stir, so that the shrimps are coated well with the marinade. Cover lid and refrigerate shrimps for about 30-45 minutes. Turn on the grill and maintain a medium heat. Grill shrimps and turn after every 2-3 minutes, till they are cooked well. Garnish grilled shrimps with flavorful herbs and serve.

Lemon Grilled Shrimp Marinade

Ingredients

1 Ѕ pound large shrimps (shelled and deveined)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 teaspoons dried crushed basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 teaspoons salt

10 wooden skewers

Directions for Preparation

In a small bowl, combine and mix together marinade ingredients - garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil powder, pepper and salt. Add shrimps in a cover bowl (or a zip-lock bag) and add the marinade mixture. To marinade the shrimps, keep the bowl in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 25-30 minutes. Also, preheat grill and bring it to a medium heat.

After the refrigerating, separate shrimps from the marinade and thread 3-4 shrimps on each skewer. For best cooking, make sure you leave some space between two shrimps. Do not throw the marinade and you can use it for brushing while grilling. After oiling the grate lightly, place the skewers and cook for about 8 minutes. In between, turn the shrimps and brush with reserved marinade for more flavor. When the shrimps turn opaque, you can transfer them in a platter and serve with fresh basil leaves and lemon slices. Read more on grilled garlic shrimp recipes.

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You can serve grilled shrimps cooked by the above methods as appetizers in parties and family gatherings. These easy grilled shrimp marinade recipes will leave you wanting for more, every time you prepare them!