Lemon Garlic Marinade

This lemon garlic marinade is bright, savory, and aromatic with a layered flavor profile that’s both fresh and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients
- Garlic delivers bold, pungent, and slightly sweet undertones once cooked, forming the backbone of the dish’s savory flavor.
- Shallots add a mild, slightly sweet onion flavor with just a hint of sharpness, rounding out the garlic and enhancing overall depth.
- Bay Leaf infuses the oil with a subtle earthy, herbal note during cooking, adding background complexity.
- Parsley brings a fresh, clean, slightly peppery finish that brightens the dish and balances the richness of the oil and garlic.
- Olive Oil acts as the flavor carrier, mellowing the aromatics while adding a fruity richness that complements the shrimp.
- Lemon adds a bright, acidic lift that cuts through the oil and enhances the freshness of the herbs and aromatics.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Marinade
This lemon garlic marinade is bright, savory, and aromatic with a layered flavor profile that’s both fresh and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Add in shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.