48 Hour Marinated Shrimp

48 Hour Marinated Shrimp

niedziela, 16 lutego 2014

48 Hour Marinated Shrimp

Time: 48 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• 7 1/2 cups water
• 3 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
• 2 small red onions, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

• 1 Bring 7 1/2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water. Ice the shrimp to cool, then peel and if desired, devein.
• 2 .Layer the shrimp, red onion slices and bell pepper slices in an airtight container.
• 3 Whisk together vegetable oil and next 9 ingredients; pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 48 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 4 Stir in 1/2 cup chopped basil 1 hour before serving.