48 Hour Marinated Shrimp
photo by Nif_H
- Ready In:
- 48hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 7 1⁄2 cups water
- 3 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
- 2 small red onions, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
directions
- Bring 7 1/2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water. Ice the shrimp to cool, then peel and if desired, devein.
- .Layer the shrimp, red onion slices and bell pepper slices in an airtight container.
- Whisk together vegetable oil and next 9 ingredients; pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 48 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped basil 1 hour before serving.
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Reviews
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Wow! This was a hit! I made only a pound of shrimp, but honestly wished I had made more as the tray was emptied quickly. Like others I worried about the long marinating time, but the shrimp wasn't mushy at all even though I peeled the shrimp. The recipe is a keeper and catches the eye on a buffet table. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
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What a great dish! Loved all the flavors -- this is a perfect party recipe. I removed the shells on the shrimp and marinated less time than the recommended 48 hours. I couldn't find white wine worchestershire sauce in the grocery, but later found another reviewer's tip as to which product to buy. Can't wait to make this dish again and believe me, there will plenty of next times. Made for Everyday is a Holiday.
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This is FANTASTIC!!!! I made 1/3 of the recipe, exactly as listed. I was afraid that the shrimp might be tough or "grainy" from sitting in this marinade for 2 days but it's just a great texture. The flavour of this is complex, the sweet and savoury flavours balancing just perfectly. I did add fresh basil and it was the perfect finishing touch! Made for Think Pink 2012. Thanks breezermom! :)
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I served this recipe for a progressive dinner a couple of months ago - prep ahead was a great benefit. People raved about it, and this is in Savannah where people know good shrimp. I used lime instead of lemon, otherwise I followed the recipe as written. Tip: white whine worcestershire sauce is now sold as Lea and Perrins marinade for chicken. We had some peel and eat shrimp last night and I bought too much, so I peeled the rest and made a bit of this salad.
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We loved it...I made this for our Christmas Eve eating feast...my taster...(did a dry run)...really enjoyed the sweet and tangy flavors...I omitted the lemon zest only because I didn't have a lemon so just used jarred juice...I had those little peppers so used orange, yellow and red...made a wonderful...thanks for posting...:)
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
breezermom
United States