Spicy Lemon Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Shrimp Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium raw shrimp or 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails still on; 1 cup water; 1 cup white wine; 1 bay leaf; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced and seeded; 1 small red onion, sliced thin; ½ cup halved ripe black olives; 1 medium lemon, peeled and sliced thin; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; ½ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine; 4 -6 leaves red leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

1 lb medium raw shrimp or 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails still on
1 cup water
1 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced and seeded
1 small red onion, sliced thin
½ cup halved ripe black olives
1 medium lemon, peeled and sliced thin
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
4 -6 leaves red leaf lettuce

1
Place wine, water, and bay leaf in a 2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Add the shrimp, reduce heat and cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are just cooked.
3
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
4
Add the red peppers to the wine-water and simmer for 1 minute on medium.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon to the bowl of shrimp.
6
Add onion, olives, and sliced lemon to the bowl.
7
In a separate bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over the shrimp, tossing gently.
8
Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
9
Drain the shrimp mixture, reserving the marinade.
10
Place on red leaf lettuce leaves and pour remaining marinade over them.

460

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb medium raw shrimp or 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails still on, 1 cup water, 1 cup white wine, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Shrimp Appetizer 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.

Spicy Lemon Shrimp Appetizer

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