Shrimp Marinade (Honey Garlic)
This honey garlic shrimp marinade is sweet, savory, and ready in 30 minutes total. Perfect for grilling or the stovetop with just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, defrosted if previously frozen)
To Add at the End
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth.
Marinate the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry. Set aside 2 tablespoons marinade. Add the remaining marinade along with the shrimp to a 1-gallon zip-top bag or baking dish.
- Toss the shrimp to coat, then press as much air out of the bag (if using) as possible, or cover with plastic wrap (if using a baking dish). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
Grill the Shrimp
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake to remove any excess. Discard the marinade. Grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and just cooked through.
- Toss with butter and reserved 2 tablespoons marinade, top with herbs, and serve.
Saute the Shrimp
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake to remove any excess. Discard the marinade. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet, then saute 4-6 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, flipping once.
- Toss with butter and reserved 2 tablespoons marinade, top with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Optional: serve with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or green onion.
- For gluten free: use gluten-free tamari.
- For dairy free: Use plant-based butter.
- For grilled shrimp with pasta: double the marinade, set half the doubled amount aside, and toss with cooked pasta of choice. Serve with shrimp on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 4) | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
