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Seaside Shrimp

Source of Recipe

From "Come on Over!" by Elizabeth Heiskell


Recipe Introduction

"When I am at the beach, the last thing I want to do is stay in the kitchen all day while my entire family plays on the sand. That is why I do so much prep ahead of time and then take everything down with me. The one problem with that approach is that I want to eat shrimp fresh from the beach. There is nothing better than the taste of fresh Gulf shrimp. This recipe is so great because I can make the marinade at home and store it in a big mason jar. Once I get to the shore, all I have to do is boil the shrimp, add the marinade and a few veggies, and I am back on the beach in no time."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 tablespoon concentrated liquid crab boil
â—¦ 2 pounds peeled and deveined large (21/25) shrimp
â—¦ 2 pounds fresh okra, stemmed and sliced in half lengthwise
â—¦ 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
â—¦ 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
â—¦ 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion (1 onion)
â—¦ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
â—¦ ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
â—¦ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
â—¦ ½ teaspoon pepper
â—¦ 2 large lemons, 1 juiced, 1 sliced into rounds, seeds removed
â—¦ 2 bay leaves
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
â—¦ ¾ cup olive oil
â—¦ ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil


Recipe

In a large stockpot, bring 4 quarts water and the liquid crab boil to a full boil. Add the shrimp and boil for about 3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Drain the shrimp in a colander in the sink and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. Drain well.

Combine the shrimp, okra, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes in a pretty glass serving bowl.

Whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.

Add the sliced lemon to the shrimp mixture. Pour over the dressing and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove the bay leaves and add the basil just before serving.


Serves 8