Cajun Shrimp

By iceagemeg

Awesome appetizer for any get-together...takes plain cocktail shrimp to a whole new level!

Ingredients

• 4 qts water
• 1 large lemon, sliced
• 4-5 lbs unpeeled large fresh shrimp (I usually use thawed, previously frozen shrimp)
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning e.g. Old Bay
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• Leaf lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3-5 min (just until cooked through). Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp; place in a large bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients, except leaf lettuce; mix well with a whisk.
Pour marinade over shrimp; toss.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Remove shrimp from marinade and serve in a lettuce-lined bowl or platter.