Mediterranean Shrimp
This marinated shrimp appetizer can be served in cocktail glasses for a party presentation. It's ready in 25 minutes, but tastes best when chilled before serving.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
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3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 medium)
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
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1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 pound frozen large cooked shrimp (with tails), thawed
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4 ounces smoked provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
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1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes and/or yellow pear-shaped tomatoes
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1/2 cup drained capers
Directions
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In a large resealable plastic bag combine oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Seal bag; mix marinade well. Set bag in a large bowl; add shrimp, cheese, tomatoes, and capers to marinade. Seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2.
Chill 8 margarita glasses or small glass serving dishes in the refrigerator until ready to use. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture into chilled glasses. Makes 8 servings.
3.
Cajun Shrimp: Prepare as above, except for the marinade, in a large resealable bag combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup salad oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Omit provolone cheese and capers. Add 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or green sweet pepper and 3/4 cup sliced celery to the marinade with the shrimp.
4.
Citrus Shrimp: Prepare as above, except for marinade, in a large resealable bag combine 1/2 cup grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup salad oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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Quick & Easy Shrimp: Prepare as above, except for marinade, in a large resealable bag use 1 cup purchased Italian vinaigrette, or dried tomato vinaigrette.
Nutrition information
Calories 179, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 654 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 14%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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