Fantastic Marinade for Grilled Shrimp

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

To say this marinade is fantastic is an under statement --- the amounts listed enough for up to 4 pounds of shrimp and this also works well with lobster tails too --- if you are threading the shrimp on wooden skewers make certain to soak them for a minimum of 30 minutes in cold water before using, do not marinade the shrimp for more than 1 hour or the vinegar will start "cook" the shrimp, the hot sauce is only optional add in for extra heat.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 pounds ...

• ¾ cup olive oil
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (can use more)
• 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or use fresh basil)
• 4 -5 large fresh garlic cloves (cut into large pieces, do not mince or use as much as desired!)
• hot sauce (optional)
• 4 lbs uncooked shrimp

Directions:

1. In a large bowl whisk together all ingredients (except garlic) until well blended, adjusting the seasoned salt, cayenne and hot sauce to taste.
2. Add in the garlic pieces.
3. Add in the uncooked shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
4. Cover and refrigerate NO MORE than 1 hour.
5. Remove the shrimp and discard marinade.
6. Grill over medium heat until no longer pink (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the shrimp).

Reviews

[rbpatton]

Awesome marinade!! Made it this weekend and it was a huge hit -- as soon as the first bite of shrimp was taken, my guests asked -- where did you get this marinade? thank you so much for sharing -- can't wait to make it again!!

[citrine09]

Want to grill shrimp? This is your recipe. So. Delicious.

I think of crazy reasons to make this "special" recipe. So yummy and so perfect for shrimp. I halved the recipe and it was plenty for 1 lb of raw shrimp - It's so good I didn't want to skimp on the flavor. Highly recommended!

[Chef #573541]

I used this recipe for my shrimp,crab and alligator tail kabobs. It was a very good marinade.