Marinated Shrimp Recipe

Name: Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp (uncooked and easy peel); 1 -2 cup water (enough water to cover shrimp by one inch); 1 medium sized jalapeno (deseeded, deveined, and chopped finely, optional ingredient!); 1 garlic clove (chopped finely); 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons salt (kosher); 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional); 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional); 1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce, for dipping; 1 tablespoon chives (dried or fresh)

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp (uncooked and easy peel)
1 -2 cup water (enough water to cover shrimp by one inch)
1 medium sized jalapeno (deseeded, deveined, and chopped finely, optional ingredient!)
1 garlic clove (chopped finely)
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt (kosher)
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce, for dipping
1 tablespoon chives (dried or fresh)

1
Using a medium sauce pot, place the shrimp in 1 inch (or more) cover the shrimp.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Cover and immediately remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute.
4
Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking and put into a bowl.
5
Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise, devein and deseed. Place in a bowl with the shrimp.
6
Toss with 1/2 cup of water, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
7
Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead.
8
On day serving, drain the shrimp. Toss with Old Bay if using. Add different sized crackers and a tooth pick. Put dipping sauce beside the shrimp. Sprinkle chives on top.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp (uncooked and easy peel), 1 -2 cup water (enough water to cover shrimp by one inch), 1 medium sized jalapeno (deseeded, deveined, and chopped finely, optional ingredient!), 1 garlic clove (chopped finely), and more.

Yes, 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.

Marinated Shrimp

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