A closeup of grilled shrimp.
How To Get The Most Flavor From Your Shrimp's Marinade On The Grill

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By ELIAS NASH
 A closeup of chopstick picking up marinated shrimp from a bowl.
According to Jonathan Bautista, executive chef of Ember & Rye restaurant, making flavorful grilled shrimp hinges on allowing enough time for the shrimp to soak in a marinade.
A closeup of shrimp on a grill.
"Marinades should be added one to two hours prior to cooking," he explains. "Marinating shrimp for at least an hour helps the flavors penetrate properly."
Shrimp cooking on a grill.
Letting the marinade fully infuse is essential, as it will help to eliminate the fishy taste in shrimp and bring your desired flavors to the forefront.
Shrimp cooking on a grill.
Bautista also applies a second helping of marinade when the shrimp hits the grill. Brush it on immediately, since the shrimp will be ready in just a few minutes.
Skewered grilled shrimp on a stone slab.
You can use fresh marinade that you've set aside in advance, or boil your shrimp-infused marinade before basting to rid it of potentially harmful bacteria.