Jumbo Shrimp in Herbed Oil Recipe

Name: Jumbo Shrimp in Herbed Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 1 lemon half; 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons herb mustard; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup best-quality olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 small sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced; 1 small sweet yellow pepper, cored, seeded, and diced

Servings: persons

1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 lemon half
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons herb mustard
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup best-quality olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 small sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1 small sweet yellow pepper, cored, seeded, and diced

1
Combine the wine, mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, the bay leaves, and lemon half in a 4-quart pan.
2
Add water to fill the pan three-fourths full.
3
Heat to boiling.
4
Add the shrimp and cook over high heat until opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Drain and cool.
6
Combine the basil, dill, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
7
Whisk in the oil and season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
8
Stir in the red and yellow peppers and add the shrimp.
9
Let the shrimp marinate in the oil at least 3 hours.
10
Serve at room temperature with crusty bread.

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) red pepper flakes, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Shrimp in Herbed Oil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jumbo Shrimp in Herbed Oil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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