Best 8 Simple Marinated Shrimp Recipes

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Craving a delightful and flavorsome seafood dish that can be effortlessly prepared at home? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking simple marinated shrimp. This versatile ingredient lends itself to a wide range of culinary creations, from quick and easy weeknight meals to elegant dinner party entrees. Whether you prefer grilled, baked, or sautéed shrimp, our curated collection of recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will transform ordinary shrimp into an extraordinary feast.

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MARINATED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Marinated Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 30-40 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons seafood sauce or 2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (tobasco)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt
2 lbs medium shrimp, cooked,peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except shrimp in large bowl.
  • Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Transfer shrimp mixture to serving bowl and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 180.9, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.2

EASY GRILLED SHRIMP MARINADE



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Easy marinade for flavorful shrimp with a little kick. My family loves these and the marinade is also great on grilled steak. Serve with a salad and grilled potatoes for a yummy dinner or by themselves as a great appetizer.

Provided by Gustavo'sCupcake

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cilantro, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and coat well. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  • Cook shrimp on preheated grill until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 429.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MARINATED SHRIMP



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My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my home, but in the homes of our grown children as well. -Delores Hill, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano and bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Pour shrimp and marinade into a large deep skillet. Add wine or broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE MARINATED SHRIMP



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My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I always seem to get a lot of requests for the recipe whenever I make it for a special occasion. -Margaret DeLong, Lake Butler, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 medium lemons, cut into slices
1 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. glass serving bowl, combine shrimp, onion, lemons and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP MARINADERS



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Cooked shrimp marinated in oil and vinegar, hot sauce, onion and celery seed. Makes a wonderful appetizer for a party or just before dinner.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 12h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
2 large onions, chopped
1 ½ pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail

Steps:

  • In a large stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, hot sauce, celery seed and salt. Mix thoroughly. Place the chopped onions and shrimp into the oil mixture. Toss to coat evenly. DO NOT use an aluminum mixing bowl! The high acid content in the vinegar could cause a reaction with the aluminum and poison the food.
  • Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill over night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SHRIMP MARINADE



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This is awesome for grilled shrimp! I had several marinade recipes for shrimp but didn't have all of the ingredients for one recipe so I combined them consisting of what I had. I was really surprised at the results! I get wonderful compliments for this recipe. Should marinate 1-2 lbs. of shrimp--adjust to taste.

Provided by ellem8675309

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 -2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 lemons, juice of
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place shrimp on wooden skewers.
  • Combine all ingredients in large zippered plastic bag.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours (refrigerated).
  • Grill for a couple minutes on each side until shrimp is no longer grey and is pink.
  • Serve with garlic butter dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1940.8, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 17.8

EASY MARINATED CHILLED SHRIMP



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Featuring a blend of delightfully complex flavors, this marinated shrimp recipe is oh so easy to make. Why wait? Get out the bay leaves and garlic cloves and start making it now.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 lb. uncooked deveined large shrimp with shells and tails left on
4 red onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. peppercorns
4 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
1 cup HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 bottle (12 oz.) HEINZ Original Cocktail Sauce

Steps:

  • Cook shrimp in boiling water in large saucepan 3 to 4 min. or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain; rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain again. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on.
  • Layer 1/4 each of the shrimp, onions, peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic in 2-qt. wide-mouthed jar. Repeat layers 3 times.
  • Pour vinegar over ingredients in jar, leaving at least 1 inch of headspace of top. Seal jar tightly; shake gently to combine all ingredients. Refrigerate 24 hours to marinate, shaking jar occasionally.
  • Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

EASY ITALIAN MARINATED SHRIMP



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A lemony herb marinade transforms cooked shrimp into extraordinary seafood.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp with tails (31 to 35 count)
Lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except lettuce. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours to marinate and blend flavors.
  • Just before serving, stir shrimp. Drain; serve on lettuce-lined serving plate. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes.
  • Choose the right marinade: There are many different marinade recipes to choose from, so find one that suits your taste. Some popular options include lemon-herb, garlic-butter, and spicy-sweet.
  • Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes: The longer you marinate the shrimp, the more flavor they will absorb. However, don't marinate them for more than 24 hours, or the shrimp will become tough.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, frying, baking, and sautéing. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Shrimp is best served immediately after cooking. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or a sprinkle of paprika.

Conclusion:

Marinated shrimp is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With so many different marinade recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a flavor combination that everyone will love. Next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give marinated shrimp a try!

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