Desert Drowned Shrimp
Desert Drowned Shrimp 2 pounds medium or large shrimp, unshelled 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oi...
Ingredients
- 2poundmedium or large shrimp, unshelled
- 1/2cupfresh lime juice
- 1/2cupfresh lemon juice
- 1/2cupwater
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespooncoarsely ground black pepper
Directions
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Desert Drowned Shrimp 2 pounds medium or large shrimp, unshelled 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon
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Add lime and lemon juices, water and salt and bring just to a boil
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Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, refrigerate and marinate the shrimp in the liquid for 45 to 60 minutes
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Drain the shrimp and add the oil and pepper to them
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The shrimp can be served immediately or refrigerated for several more hours before serving
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Arrange the shrimp on a decorative platter, garnished with lime and lemon
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Because the shrimp are peeled at the table, supply plenty of napkins
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Makes 4 to 6 servings