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Marinated Shrimp with a lemon garnish

The Best Cold Marinated Shrimp Appetizer – for Party or Pleasure!

When the weather heats up and the guest list starts filling, the last thing you want is a complicated appetizer keeping you stuck in the kitchen. That’s where this cold marinated shrimp comes in—fresh, flavorful, and almost effortless thanks to a smart shortcut: frozen cooked shrimp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 People

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Frozen Medium Cooked Shrimp, Shelled and Deveined
  • 1 Lemon, Sliced Thin
  • 1 Onion, Sliced Thin
  • 2.25 Ounces Can of Black Pitted Olives Sliced (Drained)
  • 2 Ounces Jar of Pimientos Diced (Drained)
  • 1 Cup Lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Dry mustard
  • 1 Bay Leaf

Instructions
 

  • Place the frozen shrimp in a colander in the sink and run cold water over them while they thaw.
  • In the meantime, add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Once the shrimp have thawed add them to the bowl and mix.
  • Marinate the shrimp mixture, covered, and chilled, stirring occasionally for 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve, discard the bay leaf and place the marinated shrimp in a large serving bowl.
  • Garnish with lemon slices.
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