Shrimp Marinated with Artichokes and Tomatoes
- Makes: 8 servings
- Prep 30 mins
- Marinate 4 hrs
- Stand 15 mins
For this make-ahead appetizer, you marinate the shrimp mixture before your party. Bring to room temperature when ready to serve.
Ingredients
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2
6 -
ounce jars or one 12 ounce jar
marinated artichoke hearts
-
1 1/2
pounds
cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
-
2
cups
yellow or red pear-shape tomatoes and/or cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved if large
-
1/2
cup
lemon juice
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1/4
cup
olive oil
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2
tablespoons
snipped fresh basil
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1
tablespoon
white wine vinegar
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1
tablespoon
finely chopped shallot or onion
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1
teaspoon
sugar
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1
teaspoon
bottled minced garlic (2 cloves)
-
1/2
teaspoon
bottled hot pepper sauce
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
teaspoon
ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine undrained artichokes, shrimp and tomatoes in a large resealable plastic bag; set the bag into a deep bowl.
- For marinade: In a small screw-top jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, olive oil, basil, vinegar, shallot, sugar, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture. Close bag tightly, then turn to coat all ingredients. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours, turning bag occasionally. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- To serve, drain the shrimp mixture. Serve with wooden picks. Makes 8 servings.
Make Ahead Tip
- Place in plastic container and chill in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Transport in an insulted cooler with ice packs.
Note
- For a quick marinade, substitute 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing for the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, shallot, garlic, salt, hot pepper sauce. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning, crushed. Continue as above.
Nutrition Facts
(Shrimp Marinated with Artichokes and Tomatoes)
Servings Per Recipe 8, iron (mg) 3, pro. (g) 18, vit. A (IU) 583, cal. (kcal) 178, calcium (mg) 40, Fat, total (g) 9, carb. (g) 5, vit. C (mg) 14, fiber (g) 1, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 13, Folate (µg) 16, Potassium (mg) 477, sugar (g) 1, sodium (mg) 358, chol. (mg) 166, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Thiamin (mg) 0, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Monounsaturated fat (g) 5, sat. fat (g) 2, Niacin (mg) 3
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