Smiley Face Shrimp
Submitted by mejones
Boiled shrimp marinated overnight in a fiery herb oil with hot sauce, Old Bay, garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. A bold, zesty appetizer that feeds a crowd. Makes 25.
YIELD
25 appetizersPREP
15 minCOOK
5 minREADY
8 hrsFour pounds of shrimp, boiled with lemon until pink, then dunked in a spicy, herb-packed oil marinade for eight glorious hours. That’s the whole game plan, and the payoff is huge.
Hot sauce and Old Bay bring the heat while basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley layer in enough herbaceous depth to keep you reaching back for one more.
The overnight soak means every single shrimp is saturated with flavor, not just coated on the surface.
Set these out at your next cookout or game day spread and watch the platter empty in minutes.
Kitchen Tips
- Don’t skip the overnight marinate. A quick dip won’t cut it. The full eight hours lets the spices and heat penetrate the shrimp completely.
- Boil the shrimp in the shells, then peel after chilling. The shells protect the meat from getting rubbery during cooking.
- Drain well before serving. The oil marinade is packed with flavor but nobody wants a puddle on their plate.
Ingredients
Directions
Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Drain well; rinse with cold water.
Chill.
Peel and devein shrimp.
Place shrimp in a large shallow dish.
Combine vegetable oil and remaining ingredients; stir well, and pour over shrimp.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Drain before serving.
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