It’s also great if you’re sautéing or cooking up shrimp on the stove top, so it’s not just a grilled shrimp marinade, but a great shrimp marinade in general. No matter how you care to cook it! The secret? It’s my Zesty Grilled Shrimp Marinade, and I think you’re going to love it. It’s a simple combination that comes together in the perfect way to infuse your shrimp with loads of flavor, and a bit of that zesty spice we spicy food lovers crave. So hey, let’s get cooking! Let’s talk about how to make grilled shrimp marinade, shall we? Boom! Done! Perfectly grilled shrimp in the house! Ready to serve. Such an easy recipe, isn’t it? With BIG flavor. Reserve Some of the Marinade. Reserve a couple tablespoons of your marinade before marinating the shrimp to use as a glaze or finishing sauce if you’d like. Marinate the Shrimp. Place the raw shrimp in a large plastic bag or large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 15 to 30 minutes, or for 1 hour before cooking. Grill the Shrimp. Preheat grill to medium high heat and add the shrimp. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and cook through. Transfer to a serving platter. Finish the Shrimp. Brush on any reserved shrimp marinade as a finishing sauce. Also, squeeze on a bit of fresh lime juice for an extra pop of fresh citrus. The marinade does everything for you. It’s nice and thick and really coats the shrimp. So good. Serve up your grilled shrimp as the main meal with a side dish, or they make an outstanding appetizer or party starter. Everyone loves grilled shrimp. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my shrimp marinade, and the grilled shrimp! Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! The Citrus Factor. I prefer to use lime zest in my shrimp marinade as opposed to lime juice, as the acidic citrus will start to break down the shrimp if you marinate for too long. This applies to any acid, like lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice or vinegar. If using lime juice instead of lime zest, keep your marinating time to 15 minutes or less. Additional Ingredients. Try lemon zest instead of lime zest if you prefer lemon. Dijon mustard is good. Soy Sauce is a nice flavor addition, though results in a darker color of your finished shrimp. You can also easily cook the shrimp up in a grill pan or a saute pan on the stove top, or bake them in the oven until they are pink and cooked through. I don’t recommend boiling marinated shrimp, though, as it will strip away much of the marinade flavor. For grilling, I like to thread them onto wooden skewers. Store any leftover grilled shrimp in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To enjoy them again, warm them gently in a pan on the stovetop. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 5/22/23 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 7/13/20.
