TEQUILA SHRIMP WITH DRIED TOMATO MAYO

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Dunk marinated shrimp in a garlic and tomato mayonnaise for an unforgettable appetizer. You can use precooked shrimp. Cooking time includes marinating and chilling time..

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Onions

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 appetizer dishes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb fresh large shrimp, in shells, peeled, and deveined (could use frozen)
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dried tomatoe (not oil packed)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
crushed ice (for serving)
lime wedge (for serving)

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp, if froxen.
  • In a large saucepan, cook shrimp, uncovered in boiling, lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, then drain.
  • Rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Place shrimp in a heavy plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
  • FOR MARINADE:.
  • In a bowl, combine tequila, onion, lime juice, the 2 tablespoons parsley, and olive oil.
  • Pour marinade over shrimp, and seal bag.
  • Marinade for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • FOR MAYONNAISE MIXTURE:.
  • In a small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Finely chop tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, the 1 tablespoon parsley, milk, garlic, and salt.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • TO SERVE:.
  • Drain shrimp, and discard marinade.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Place serving bowl in a larger serving bowl filled with crushed ice.
  • Serve with mayonnaise mixture, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 7

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