Italian Marinated Shrimp is ready in 1 hour when you use your favorite Italian salad dressing as a marinade.
Ingredients
⅓CupItalian Salad Dressing
2TeaspoonsFresh Lemon Juice
1PoundCooked Shrimp26-30 Count Per Pound
¼CupSliced Green OnionGreen Tops Only
Instructions
Whisk. In a large bowl whisk together the Italian salad dressing and fresh lemon juice.
⅓ Cup Italian Salad Dressing, 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Combine. Add the cooked shrimp and gently toss to cover each shrimp with the marinade.
1 Pound Cooked Shrimp
Chill. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Garnish & Serve. Transfer the marinated shrimp to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with the sliced green onions.
¼ Cup Sliced Green Onion
Notes
My Top Tips♡ Seafood SafetySeafood should never have a fishy, sour, or ammonia smell. These are signals the seafood will make you sick. Even if you get just a whiff of these odors you must not eat it. It is impossible to cook, marinate, or freeze away the danger of spoiled seafood.When working with seafood always work quickly to minimize the time that it is not refrigerated.♡ Shrimp SizeI like the size of shrimp that are 26 to 30 per pound. They are substantial and have the best flavor and presentation.♡ Shrimp TailsYou can leave the tails on the shrimp or remove them. Overall if I am using the shrimp for an appetizer I leave the tail on. If the dish is a side dish or part of the main course, I take the tails off.Substitutions & VariationsSpicy - Add chili pepper flakes to the marinade for a bit of heat. Try ⅛ teaspoon per pound and then add more to your taste.Dill - Dill weed has a bright and aromatic flavor that is popular in seafood dishes. Add a few fresh sprigs of dill before serving.Lime - Change up the citrus and try lime juice instead of lemon.Make-Ahead & StorageYou can make this marinated shrimp up to 5 hours ahead of time if you don't add lemon to the marinade. Cooked shrimp will become tough if left in citrus juice for several hours, so add the lemon juice just before serving if you plan to make this in advance.Seafood is always best if consumed the same day it is prepared. However, this marinated shrimp can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 2 days.