Marinated Cold Shrimp

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 24 hr

Makes 14 servings

ingredients

2 lbs cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 medium lemons, cut into slices
1 c. pitted ripe olives, drained
1/2 c. olive oil
1/3 c. minced fresh parsley
3 T. lemon juice
3 T. red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 T. minced fresh basil or 1 t. dried basil
1 t. salt
1 t. ground mustard
1/4 t. pepper

directions

In a large glass serving bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, lemons, and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Source: Sandy McCartney