Citrus-and-Clove-Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Name: Citrus-and-Clove-Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1/2 lime, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 bay leaf; two 2 1/2-inch dried hot chilies*; 1 large onion, quartered; 3 pounds small shrimp (40 to 50 per pound), shelled, leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact; 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, sliced thin; Accompaniment: lemon and lime wedges; *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

Servings: persons

5 cups water
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 lime, sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
1 bay leaf
two 2 1/2-inch dried hot chilies*
1 large onion, quartered
3 pounds small shrimp (40 to 50 per pound), shelled, leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
Accompaniment: lemon and lime wedges
*available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

1
In an 8-quart kettle bring water and wine to a boil with lemon, lime, cloves, peppercorns, salt, bay leaf, chilies, and onion and boil 5 minutes.
2
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
3
Drain shrimp in a colander and cool 5 minutes.
4
In a bowl whisk together vinegar, lemon and lime juices, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil in a stream until marinade is emulsified.
5
Stir in garlic.
6
In a large glass bowl combine warm shrimp and marinade and cool shrimp completely.
7
Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, 8 hours or overnight.
8
Serve shrimp with lemon and lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, 1/2 lemon, sliced, 1/2 lime, sliced, and more.

Yes, Citrus-and-Clove-Marinated Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus-and-Clove-Marinated Shrimp

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