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Mediterranean Shrimp
Ingredients
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1/4
cup olive oil or salad oil
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3
tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2
tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 medium)
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2
tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
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1
teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1
tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2
teaspoon salt
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1
pound frozen large cooked shrimp (with tails), thawed
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4
ounces smoked provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
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1 1/2
cups grape tomatoes and/or yellow pear-shaped tomatoes
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1/2
cup drained capers
Directions
1. In a large resealable plastic bag combine oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Seal bag; mix marinade well. Set bag in a large bowl; add shrimp, cheese, tomatoes, and capers to marinade. Seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. Chill 8 margarita glasses or small glass serving dishes in the refrigerator until ready to use. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture into chilled glasses. Makes 8 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Variation Cajun Shrimp:Prepare as above, except for the marinade, in a large resealable bag combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup salad oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Omit provolone cheese and capers. Add 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or green sweet pepper and 3/4 cup sliced celery to the marinade with the shrimp.
- Variation Citrus Shrimp:Prepare as above, except for marinade, in a large resealable bag combine 1/2 cup grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup salad oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Variation Quick & Easy Shrimp:Prepare as above, except for marinade, in a large resealable bag use 1 cup purchased Italian vinaigrette, or dried tomato vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
(Mediterranean Shrimp)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 179,
- Protein (gm) 16,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 3,
- Fat, total (gm) 11,
- Cholesterol (mg) 120,
- Saturated fat (gm) 4,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Sugar, total (gm) 1,
- Vitamin A (IU) 583,
- Vitamin C (mg) 8,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 2,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 12,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 654,
- Potassium (mg) 227,
- Calcium (DV %) 141,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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its very light yumm
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