Marinated Shrimp With a Bit of a Kick, Only a Little One! Longme |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This appetizer can have a nice little kick (or not if you prefer). Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp (uncooked and easy peel) |
1 -2 cup water (enough water to cover shrimp by one inch) |
1 medium sized jalapeno (deseeded, deveined, and chopped finely, optional ingredient!) |
1 garlic clove (chopped finely) |
1/2 cup water |
2 teaspoons salt (kosher) |
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional) |
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning (optional) |
1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce, for dipping |
1 tablespoon chives (dried or fresh) |
Directions:
1. Using a medium sauce pot, place the shrimp in 1 inch (or more) cover the shrimp.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and immediately remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute.
4. Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking and put into a bowl.
5. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise, devein and deseed. Place in a bowl with the shrimp.
6. Toss with 1/2 cup of water, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
7. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead.
8. On day serving, drain the shrimp. Toss with Old Bay if using. Add different sized crackers and a tooth pick. Put dipping sauce beside the shrimp. Sprinkle chives on top.
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