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Shrimp Marinade

Published on July 31, 2026
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Shrimp Marinade
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Servings

marinating shrimp before sautéing it on the stovetop gives the shrimp a chance to soak in a ton of flavor — and, in this case, that flavor is inspired by carne asada. Carne asada generally refers to thinly sliced beef that’s been marinated and char-grilled, but we love its spicy flavor so much that we decided to apply the aromatic marinade to plump and juicy shrimp, too.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds peeled shrimp or steak
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large jalapeño, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Place the water, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt in a glass measuring cup and whisk to combine.
  2. Place the shrimp or steak, cilantro, jalapeño and garlic in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade in. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before cooking.

Recipe Stats

  • Jul 31, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Servings: 2 Servings
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