Shelly's Recipe

OVERNIGHT MARINATED SHRIMP

Category: Seafood

7 1/2 cups water
3 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
2 small red onions, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup red wine vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp grated lemon rind
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Bring 7 1/2 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.

Layer shrimp, red onion slices, and bell pepper slices in an airtight container.

Whisk together vegetable oil and next 9 ingredients; pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped basil 1 hour before serving. Makes 12 to 15 appetizer servings