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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 pounds shrimp

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

182 Calories
10g Fat
4g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 430mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 219mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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