Description
A vibrant and flavorful shrimp marinade featuring garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, perfect for a quick dinner or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of paprika along with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk everything together until smooth.
- Gently add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl. Toss the shrimp in the marinade until well coated.
- Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate for up to an hour. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve perfect caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp marinade, garlic shrimp, lemon shrimp, seafood recipe, quick dinner