Marinated Shrimp

Instead of making the usual shrimp cocktail, try this!

It's a great appetizer.

Serve chilled.

 First, boil the shrimp using my easy no-fail recipe.

 Cover the shrimp with at least 2 inches of water. 

Add vinegar and Old Bay seasoning and salt. 

You can add more spices if you like.

 Place on high heat and stir occasionally. 

When 1 or 2 shrimp float to the top they are done. 

The water may not come to a boil.

 Immediately pour into a colander to drain
 and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.

 Ingredients for the marinade.

 Mince the garlic. I used cilantro here, 

but you can also use fresh flat leaf parsley, or both.

 Combine the marinade/dressing ingredients in a jar.

 Shake to blend.

 To the shrimp add: sliced celery, chopped green
onions and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

 Pour the marinade over all and toss well. 

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

 Sprinkle with additional green onions and parsley. 

Set out with toothpicks at a party or serve in small

glass dishes as a dinner appetizer.

Or do what we did tonight and share with a 

glass of wine and good warm crusty bread.

Easy No-Fail Shrimp Boil

1 lb large or extra large shrimp

1 T Old bay seasoning

2 T cider vinegar

1 t salt

Add shrimp to pot and add water to cover

the shrimp by 2 inches. Add the Old Bay,

Salt and vinegar. Start cooking on high,

stirring until 1-2 shrimp float to the surface.

(water may not come to a boil)

Drain immediately in a colander and 

rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, 

Peel and chill.

This method works any amount of shrimp.

Marinade

1/2 t salt

1/2 t paprika

1/4 t sugar

1 T Dijon mustard

1-2 T horseradish

3 T tarragon or basil vinegar

1/3 C olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake.

Enough for 1 lb of shrimp.

Marinated Shrimp

1 lb cooked shrimp

Green onions, chopped, about half a bunch

Celery, thinly sliced or minced, 2-3 stalks

Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, or both chopped 

to taste about 1/2 C

Place cooked shrimp in a bowl and add the

celery, green onions and parsley, as much as you 

like. Pour over the marinade and toss.

Cover and let marinade at least 4 hours or

overnight in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!