Lemon Garlic Marinated Shrimp
A cold marinated shrimp appetizer made withshrimp that's cooked first, then chilled in a bright lemon garlic marinade.Perfect for making the night before a party.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 large lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook about 2 minutes, until pink and opaque, then drain.
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water or plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, stirring once or twice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving cold.
Notes
Best eaten within 24 hours. Serve cold with toothpicks, over lettuce, or with crackers and the extra marinade as a dip.