The moment the season turns warmer, we firing up the grill! Grilling shrimp is one of our very favorite ways to eat this tasty shellfish. If we have the time, we opt for marinated shrimp so it can soak in all that flavorful goodness. Here’s our simple go-to grilled shrimp marinade! It’s got simple pantry ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, honey and soy sauce, plus fresh garlic for a little pop. It’s tastes absolutely fabulous: the first bite blew us away! You’ll love this grilling marinade for shrimp (and works for any other way you want to cook it, too).
How to make a grilled shrimp marinade
There are thousands of ways to make a grilled shrimp marinade! Shrimp goes with so many different cuisines, so you could go with teriyaki, BBQ sauce, or chipotle sauce. This grilling marinade for shrimp uses simple pantry and refrigerator ingredients to bring massive flavor to these tiny shellfish. Here are the basic steps for how to make it (or jump to the recipe):
Other marinades for grilled shrimp
The grilled shrimp marinade is only one of the myriad of ways you could serve grilled shrimp! Here are a few other ideas that would make a great marinade:
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce This sauce takes literally 5 minutes to make on the stovetop, and is so tasty you’ll never buy store-bought again!Homemade BBQ Sauce Barbecue shrimp? Yes please. Try out our homemade BBQ sauce as a shrimp marinade.Honey Mustard Sauce Using honey mustard as a shrimp marinade is genius! It brings in both sweet and savory elements.Chimichurri Sauce This herby chimichurri sauce would be a perfect bright green shrimp marinade!
What to serve with this grilled shrimp
This marinade for grilled shrimp makes an easy meal that’s perfect for summer! Enjoy it on the patio with a few tasty side dishes and it’s a great way to enjoy the season. Here are a few serving ideas:
Grilled vegetables like Grilled Romaine Lettuce or Grilled AvocadoSimple salads like Favorite Chopped Salad, Peach Salad, Watermelon Salad with Feta Pesto Pasta Salad, Bean Salad, Potato Salad, or Green Bean SaladGrains like Pesto Quinoa, Farro with Herbs, Orzo or Bulgur Salad
How to buy sustainable shrimp
Looking to buy sustainable shrimp? Here are a few pointers for how to buy the best shrimp out there:
Look for wild-caught or US caught. Wild caught is usually a sustainable option if you can find it. If you live in the US, look for US caught. Imported seafood runs the risk of being overfished, caught under unfair labor practices, or farmed in environmentally harmful ways.Look for hook and line as one example of a sustainable type of fishing gear. Bottom trawling is considered the most destructive and least sustainable method.
More shrimp recipes
Love shrimp? Us too. Here are some of our other very favorite shrimp recipes:
Quick Shrimp Tacos A fast dinner recipe for weeknights or entertaining. They taste stunning drizzled in a creamy cilantro sauce! Or try Grilled Shrimp Tacos.Cilantro Lime Shrimp Dinner in 10 minutes! Zesty and fresh, serve with rice, in tacos, or on a salad.Coconut Shrimp Curry Tastes better than a restaurant in under 30 minutes! It’s a Thai red curry flavored with coconut milk and curry paste.Easy Broiled Shrimp The very best flavor, seasoned with garlic and herbs. Add a crispy breading for an irresistible crunch!
This grilled shrimp marinade recipe is…
Gluten-free, dairy-free and pescatarian. 5 from 1 review
