Simple Marinated Shrimp

Name: Simple Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 2 medium lemons, cut into slices; 1 cup pitted ripe olives, drained; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I always seem to get a lot of requests for the recipe whenever I make it for a special occasion. —Margaret DeLong, Lake Butler, Florida

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 medium lemons, cut into slices
1 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a 3-qt. glass serving bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, lemons and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 157 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Marinated Shrimp in Country August/September 2000

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joycerm53

Jan 3, 2019

Excellent!! Interesting blend of flavors! Had it on an appetizer table, and everyone enjoyed it! Joyce Moynihan, Volunteer Field Editor
cindiak

Oct 2, 2017

I made this minus the olives and it was really good. Definitely have to let the flavors meld overnight for best results.
BubbaCLambrusco

Jul 31, 2015

Best Ever. Must do often. D
YUMYUM74

Jun 29, 2015

Totally WOW! A first I didn't think onions & shrimp were good together: Boy was I wrong! My guests loved it. I did leave out the olives because I didn't have any in the house (next time I'll try it with them).Thanks Margaret :)
cheekymonkee

May 9, 2013

It is quite elegant in an ice bowl. Everyone fancies me a proffesional when I make it.
voodoowitch

Dec 12, 2012

Not sure what the fuss is all about. My husband and I love shrimp and found this to be totally inedible. The flavors did not compliment each other at all.
lunchladiesrule

Jan 2, 2012

awesome!!
lunchladiesrule

Jan 2, 2012

Made this for Christmas Eve! WOW! Totally worth making! Allow time to marinate overnight, if you can wait that long!
lafleur

Aug 11, 2010

Very good!
SemperCooking

Aug 9, 2010

Perfect for the 90+ degree weather we're having! Served on a bed of baby spinace as a side salad to a Mexican dish with a kick. Great compliment!