Shrimp Marinade
By lianbl88
A delicious citrus based sauce that provides a tangy zing to grilled shrimp or shrimp kabobs. Makes an excellent shrimp for fajitas.
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 pounds peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- salt & pepper to taste
- metal or wood skewers (soak wooden skewers for 30 mins in water)
Details
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from google.com
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium low heat, add garlic and heat until fragrant - 1 minute or so. Remove from pan from heat, add remaining ingredients and whisk well until all ingredients are dissolved. Add shrimp to a large plastic bowl with tight fitting lid. Pour marinade over shrimp, stir to coat and let set for 15 - 20 minutes.
Thread shrimp on skewers (soak wooden skewers for 30 mins in water) Grill over medium high heat about 5 minutes per side or until firm and pink on both sides.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides - Suggestion: guacamole, salsa, grilled veggies, cheese and tortilla's for shrimp fajita's
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