Marinated Shrimp

Ideal for a cocktail buffet, these shrimp are quite flavorful without any sauce. Serve with toothpicks.

• Ready In: 43 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh marjoram
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 36  large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil, divided

Directions

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of shrimp; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove shrimp from pan. Repeat with remaining olive oil and remaining shrimp.