Easy Grilled Shrimp Marinade

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread shrimp onto skewers.

Step 3

Cook shrimp on preheated grill until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.