This easy shrimp marinade makes the best shrimp, especially for grilling! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
447 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 2
Preheat a grill to medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
Step 3
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached