FIESTA SHRIMP APPETIZERS
Shelley Taylor
ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp in shells, fresh or frozen (I used frozen)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. lime zest, finely shredded
- 1/4 cup lime juice (approx. 1 lime)
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tbs. green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Anaheim pepper, chopped (*if you can find any! I couldn’t!)
- 1 tbs, chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
directions
- 1
• Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
- 2
• Peel & devein.
- 3
• Boil 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- 4
• Add shrimp.
- 5
• Simmer, uncovered for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink
- 6
• Rinse under cold running water. Drain.
- 7
• In a ziplock bag, combine garlic, lime zest & juice, olive oil, onions, *Anaheim pepper, cilantro, sugar, salt & pepper.
- 8
• Add shrimp to bag. Seal. Turn bag to coat shrimp with marinade.
- 9
• Refrigerate 2-3 hours, turning occasionally.
- 10
• To serve, drain shrimp, discarding marinade.
- 11
• Line a platter with shredded lettuce. Place shrimp in center.
Source: Judy Fields
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