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Spiced Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 1440 Minutes
Ready In: 1485 Minutes
Servings: 14
EXCELLENT for a buffet dinner party, a shower or wedding reception. We served this at our wedding reception almost 34 years ago. I have served it many times since, and it always gets rave reviews. The recipe came from a Farm Journal cookbook called Cooking for Company.
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked shelled medium shrimp (1 1/2 lbs. raw shrimp)
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 medium green bell peppers, sliced
1 large lemon, thinly sliced and seeded
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions:
1. Fill a large bowl with alternating layers of shrimp, onions, bell peppers and lemon slices.
2. Combine the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, dry mustard, ginger, peppercorns, bay leaf and Tabasco sauce in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Cool and strain.
5. Add the oil and lemon juice, stirring to mix well.
6. Pour the mixture over the shrimp and vegetables.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Drain before serving.
9. Serve in a bowl that is placed in another bowl filled with ice to keep the shrimp and veggies cold.
By RecipeOfHealth.com