Marinated Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Marinated Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp (21-25 per lb.); 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 3/4 cup mixed pitted olives; 7 small whole garlic cloves, peeled; 5 small dried red chili peppers; 5 bay leaves; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 tsp. capers, drained, or whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

2 lb. peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp (21-25 per lb.)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 cup mixed pitted olives
7 small whole garlic cloves, peeled
5 small dried red chili peppers
5 bay leaves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp. capers, drained, or whole black peppercorns

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1. In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven bring 8 cups salted water to boiling. Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander.
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2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk lemon juice into mustard. Whisk in oil, sugar, and salt. Add shrimp, olives, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaves, sliced lemon, onion, and capers or peppercorns; stir to combine. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. (Do not chill longer, as lemon may toughen shrimp.) Makes 16 to 20 appetizer servings.
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Per serving: 141 cal., 8 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 86 mg chol., 414 mg sodium, 5 g carbo., 1 g dietary fiber, 12 g protein.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp (21-25 per lb.), 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Marinated Shrimp Salad

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