Smiley Face Shrimp

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1 large lemon sliced
• 4 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seafood seasoning
• 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

Details

Servings 25

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 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.

This recipe yields 25 appetizer servings.