MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CAPERS AND DILL

Marinated Shrimp with Capers and Dill image

Provided by Robert Randolph

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup drained capers
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
1 lemon, cut into rounds (optional)
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; add shrimp to skillet and sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate. Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in 8 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Mix in shrimp and accumulated juices, capers and green onions. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
Arrange butter lettuce leaves on 8 plates. Top with shrimp, dividing equally. Drizzle with more marinade, if desired. Garnish with lemon rounds and fresh dill sprigs, if desired.