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Shrimp Martini Cocktail Appetizer

Source of Recipe


From "2010 Christmas with Southern Living"



List of Ingredients



• ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled
  
• 1 to 2 Tbsp dry vermouth (optional)
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  
• ¼ tsp salt
  
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  
• 8 pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, coarsely chopped
  
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
  
• Garnishes: Lemon zest curls, skewered olives
  






Instructions



1. Cook shrimp in boiling water 1 minute, or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and plunge into ice water until chilled; drain.
   
   
2. Stir together vermouth (if desired) and next seven ingredients in a medium bowl. Add shrimp, tossing gently. Spoon ½ cup shrimp mixture into each of 4 martini glasses. Garnish, if desired.
   
   Makes 4 servings.