Easy Shrimp Appetizer

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 21:17
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If you're looking for a quick and tasty appetizer try this recipe. Shrimp marinaded in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar with a dash of pimiento, onion and mustard. Absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients: 

2 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned
2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 bay leaf
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions: 

Boil shrimp and drain well. In a bowl, combine the boiled shrimp with the slices of lemon and onion and the pimiento. Toss well.

In another bowl combine the salt, pepper, mustard, bay leaf, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice and pour over the shrimp. Cover the bowl and leave to chill overnight in the refrigerator. Spear toothpicks into the shrimp before serving.

Tips: 

You can add half a cup of pitted and sliced olives to the marinade.