MARINATED SHRIMP AND OLIVES

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This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.-Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

Combine shrimp and olives; set aside., In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper; whisk into hot oil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Immediately drizzle over shrimp mixture; toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges