Marinated Shrimp

On the Menu Today~
Marinated Shrimp

This recipe is easy and delicious.
It's perfect for the upcoming Labor Day week-end or
to serve during the Holidays.

Now that the Football Season is here,
it's time to dig out those appetizer recipes...
keep this recipe handy,
it's always a big hit.

Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium red onion, sliced into rings
• 2 medium lemons, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup pitted, whole black olives, drained
• 1 (16 oz) jar pepperoncini, drained
• 8 ounces mozzarella, provolone or pepper jack cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsely
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 dried chili peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Cooking Directions

1. In a 3 quart glass serving bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, lemons, olives, pepperoncini, and cheese. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well.
2. Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Discard bay leaf and chili peppers before serving.

Shrimp, Christmas, Appetizer
Onion, Lemon, Cheese