Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, deveined
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add chopped herbs and stir gently to incorporate.
- Place the cleaned shrimp in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F). If desired, thread marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and lightly charred.
- Serve over rice or alongside a fresh salad.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding spices like cayenne for extra heat.
- For a citrus twist, try using lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz cooked shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 130mg