Spicy Marinated Shrimp

MexicanSeafoodIntermediate720 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 each lbs. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 each Lemon, cut in half
  • 8 cup Water
  • 0.8 cup White wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
  • 0.8 cup Olive oil
  • 1 each -2 Serrano chiles (more or less, depending on taste),

Instructions

  1. 1

    seeds and veins removed, finely minced ¼ Cup Fresh cilantro, chopped 2 Large cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press 2 Teaspoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (if desired) 3 Green onions (white part only), minced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Combine the water, salt and lemon halves in a Dutch oven, and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp, stir, and boil gently for 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and drain.

  4. 4

    Combine the vinegar, olive oil, chiles, cilantro and garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag or other plastic container.

  5. 5

    Add the boiled shrimp, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight, turning several times.

  6. 6

    To serve, drain liquid from shrimp.

  7. 7

    In a large bowl, combine chilled shrimp with additional cilantro, green onions and black pepper, and toss well.

  8. 8

    Arrange in a serving dish, and serve immediately.

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