Lemon-Marinated Shrimp

By Chef_Madel

For an attractive presentation for company, serve this piquant appetizer on a colorful bed of interesting greens such as belgian endive and radicchio or arugula.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) shrimp
• 2 cups (500 ml) fish or chicken stock
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) olive oil
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) lemon juice
• 3 tbsp (50 ml) chopped fresh basil or parsley
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) hot pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and devein shrimp. In saucepan, bring stock to boil; cook shrimp for 5 minutes or just until pink. Drain shrimp; Reserve and freeze stock for another purpose.

In bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, basil salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic; add cooked shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour before serving Makes 6 to 8 servings.