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Spunky Holiday Shrimp
Marinate: 2 hrs
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail shells on, if you like)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Dried Tomato Aioli (see recipe below)
- Crushed ice
- Lime wedges
Directions
1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen, and rinse. In large saucepan, bring water and salt to boiling. Add shrimp; return to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; drain. Rinse under cold running water, then drain again. Place the shrimp in a heavy plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
2. For marinade:In a bowl, combine the tequila, the onion, lime juice, herb, and the olive oil. Pour marinade over shrimp. Close bag. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3. Prepare Dried Tomato Aioli.
4. Serve shrimp on ice with lime wedges and aioli.
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Note:
For a nonalcoholic version, omit the tequila from the marinade.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a small bowl, cover dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) with some boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes, then drain well, discarding liquid. Finely chop tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, mayonnaise, snipped fresh cilantro or parsley, milk, minced garlic, and salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate until chilled.
