Cocktail Party Shrimp

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, tangy shrimp cocktail with a vibrant pimento and herb marinade
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Cocktail Party Shrimp

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 737.5

Description

This vibrant cocktail party shrimp recipe transforms simple boiled shrimp into a sophisticated appetizer with a rich, tangy marinade. The base features a unique blend of finely chopped scallions, garlic, and fresh parsley, combined with the sweet heat of whole pimentos. Marinating the shrimp for a full 24 hours allows the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat, resulting in a tender, aromatic bite that is both refreshing and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s the perfect make-ahead dish for holiday gatherings, summer barbecues, or elegant dinner parties. Serve chilled with toothpicks for an easy-to-eat, crowd-pleasing snack that disappears quickly.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Boil 5 lbs of shelled, cleaned shrimp (fresh or defrosted frozen) in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  2. Immediately transfer the boiled shrimp to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and keep them firm.
  3. Drain the shrimp thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Finely chop the scallions, garlic, and parsley in a food processor or blender.
  5. Drain the canned whole pimentos and chop them finely as well.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, pimentos, 3 parts salad oil, 1 part white vinegar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Mix the marinade ingredients well to create a uniform dressing.
  8. Add the cooled, drained shrimp to the marinade.
  9. Toss the shrimp gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the mixture.
  10. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, stirring occasionally to redistribute the flavors.
  11. Before serving, drain any excess liquid from the shrimp.
  12. Arrange the marinated shrimp on a serving platter and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 737.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75.2g116%
Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 8.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.5g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, cocktail, appetizer, party, pimentos, garlic, scallions, parsley, marinated, chilled, seafood, easy, make-ahead, vinegar, oil, spicy, fresh, herbs
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