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Fiesta Shrimp Appetizers

Makes: 6 servings
Prep 10 mins Marinate 2 hrs
Fiesta Shrimp Appetizers
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds  fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon  finely shredded lime peel
  • 1/4 cup  lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons  olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons  finely chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup  chopped fresh Anaheim pepper
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons  snipped cilantro or parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon  sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon  pepper
  • Lettuce leaves (optional)
  • 1 medium papaya and/or mango peeled, seeded, and sliced (optional)
Directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Rinse under cold running water; drain. Set aside.

2. In a heavy plastic bag set in a medium bowl combine garlic, lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, onion, Anaheim pepper, cilantro or parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place cooked shrimp in the bag; seal bag. Turn bag to coat shrimp with marinade mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.

3. To serve, drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade. If desired, line a large platter with lettuce leaves and arrange papaya or mango slices around outer edge. Place shrimp in center of platter. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Fiesta Shrimp Appetizers)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • cal. (kcal) 112,
  • Fat, total (g) 4,
  • chol. (mg) 174,
  • carb. (g) 2,
  • pro. (g) 18,
  • sodium (mg) 288,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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