Marinated Shrimp for Salad or Appetizer

Salad or Appetizer – nice choice

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup shallots
  • 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Boil peeled and clean shrimp with no seasoning - do not overcook. There is no set time for boiling shrimp, but smaller shrimp (50 per pound) will take around 2 to 3 minutes, while larger shrimp (30 per pound) will take around 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Mix all ingredients together, except shrimp.

Step 3

Once combined, pour the mixture over the shrimp. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for 24 hours.

Step 4

Serve on a bed of lettuce or with toothpicks as an appetizer ~ enjoy

Step 5

Add French bread slices to sop up the marinade.



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