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Italian Marinated Shrimp

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Italian Marinated Shrimp: quick marinated appetizer using classic Italian dressing, lemon & herbs—serve chilled in just 1 hour!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ Cup Italian Salad Dressing
  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Pound Cooked Shrimp 26-30 Count Per Pound
  • ¼ Cup Sliced Green Onion Green 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

Shrimp Size
I like the size of shrimp that are 26 to 30 per pound. They are substantial and have the best flavor and presentation.
Shrimp Tails
You can leave the tails on the shrimp or remove them. I've made this dish both ways for family and guests and have had compliments on both versions and the tails look very pretty on the shrimp.
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.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be made 1 to 2 hours before serving. You can marinate the shrimp up to 5 hours ahead if you don't add the lemon juice 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.
Storage: Seafood is always best if consumed the same day it is prepared. However, leftover marinated shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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