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Shrimp Appetizers
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 6
Serve on individual plates or as a table tray.
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
lettuce leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
1 medium mango peeled, seeded, and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh anaheim pepper
2 tablespoons snipped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp. In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
2. DO NOT OVERCOOK THE SHRIMP!
3. Immerse in ice water to stop the cooking; drain. Set aside.
4. 2. In a heavy plastic bag combine garlic, lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, onion, Anaheim pepper, cilantro, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place cooked shrimp in the bag; seal bag. Turn bag to coat shrimp with marinade mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
5. 3. To serve, drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade. Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and arrange chilled mango slices around outer edge. Place shrimp in center of platter or plate it.
By RecipeOfHealth.com