Tequila Shrimp With Dried Tomato Mayo

Dunk marinated shrimp in a garlic and tomato mayonnaise for an unforgettable appetizer. You can use precooked shrimp. Cooking time includes marinating and chilling time..

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 appetizer dishes

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fresh large shrimp, in shells, peeled, and deveined (could use frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup  tequila
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup dried tomatoe (not oil packed)
• 1  cup mayonnaise or 1  cup  salad dressing
• 1  tablespoon  snipped parsley
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1  teaspoon  bottled minced garlic
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
•  crushed  ice (for serving)
•  lime wedge (for serving)

Directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if froxen.
2. In a large saucepan, cook shrimp, uncovered in boiling, lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, then drain.
3. Rinse under cold water, and drain again.
4. Place shrimp in a heavy plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
5. FOR MARINADE:
6. In a bowl, combine tequila, onion, lime juice, the 2 tablespoons parsley, and olive oil.
7. Pour marinade over shrimp, and seal bag.
8. Marinade for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
9. FOR MAYONNAISE MIXTURE:
10. In a small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water, and let stand for 5 minutes.
11. Drain well.
12. Finely chop tomatoes.
13. In a small bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, the 1 tablespoon parsley, milk, garlic, and salt.
14. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill for 2 hours.
15. TO SERVE:
16. Drain shrimp, and discard marinade.
17. Transfer to a serving bowl.
18. Place serving bowl in a larger serving bowl filled with crushed ice.
19. Serve with mayonnaise mixture, and lime wedges.