MARINATED SHRIMP

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Every year we have a Christmas Open House and I make about 20 pounds of this marinated shrimp. It is one of the most popular items I serve. I think some come just to eat the shrimp.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb unpeeled, medium fresh shrimp
6 c salted water
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c white vinegar
1 c canola oil
1/4 c capers, undrained
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp celery salt
3 medium red or white onions, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • 1. Peel shrimp leaving tails on. De-vein if desired. Bring water to boil; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turns pin. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill.
  • 2. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients in a shallow dish. Add shrimp alternately with onions. Cover and chill at least 6 hours, turning often. Drain and discard marinade before serving.

Faith Enenche
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I think it would be perfect for people who like their food spicy.


Mughal Sad
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The marinade made the shrimp tender and flavorful.


Josh Coover
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly, and the marinade gives them a delicious flavor.


David James
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this dish whenever I want.


Mitchell Taylor
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your shrimp. The marinade is simple to make, and the shrimp cook quickly.


Eudora Heath
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for any occasion.


himel Ahead
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the shrimp.


Excellent Divine
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This recipe is easy to follow, even for beginners. I highly recommend it.


Amelia Ellis
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The marinade really made a difference.


Amel Arifi
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The marinade is so versatile. I've used it on chicken and fish, and it's always delicious.


Mujuzi Musa
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I used a variety of shrimp sizes for this recipe, and they all cooked evenly.


Marvelous Raswiswi
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I marinated the shrimp for 24 hours before cooking, and they were incredibly tender.


Lillie Carr
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I've tried many marinated shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are always juicy and flavorful.


Tmg Saroj
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This marinated shrimp recipe was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor.