Shelly's Recipe

MARINATED LIME SHRIMP APPETIZER

Category: Cold

12 oz fresh or frozen peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp
1 tsp finely shredded lime peel
⅓ cup lime juice
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 tbsp canned chopped jalapeno pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
Lettuce (optional)

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. In a medium bowl stir together lime peel, lime juice, oil, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, stirring the mixture twice. To serve, drain shrimp and discard marinade. If desired, arrange on lettuce-lined plate. Serve with toothpicks.