Mexican Style Shrimp Appetizers
Source of Recipe
SheHuffer
List of Ingredients
2 pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh Anaheim pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons snipped cilantro or parsley
1/2 teaspoon Splenda
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves (optional)
1 medium papaya and/or mango peeled, seeded, and sliced (optional)Recipe
1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and de-vein shrimp. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or till shrimp turns pink, stirring occasionally. Rinse under cold running water; drain. Set aside.
2. In a heavy plastic bag set in medium bowl combine garlic, lime peel, lime juice, onion, Anaheim pepper, cilantro or parsley, splenda, and pepper; mix well.
3. Place cooked shrimp in the bag. Turn bag to coat shrimp with marinade mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
4. To serve, drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade. If desired, arrange papaya or mango slices around outer edge of a lettuce-lined serving platter. Place shrimp in center of platter.
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