Marinated Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

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Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2 quarts water

3 pounds large, unpeeled fresh shrimp

1 cucumber, sliced

1/2 purple onion, sliced

1 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1-2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/2 (3-ounce) jar capers, drained

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. Combine shrimp, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine vegetable oil and next 7 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Let cool. Stir in capers and next 5 ingredients. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss. Cover and chill 8 hours. This must be kept cold.

By RecipeOfHealth.com