Appetizer: Smiley Face Shrimp

By SharonE

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 large lemon, sliced
• 2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/8 cup hot sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 3/4 tsp. dried basil
• 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp. minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and lemon to boil; add shrimp, and cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Place shrimp in a large shallow dish.

Combine vegetable oil and remaining ingredients; stir well, and pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.