I’ve been making this shrimp recipe for so long I don’t even remember where I originally got it from. What puts this recipe over the top is the phenomenal vinaigrette. If you do nothing else, just make the vinaigrette. I’ve made this recipe and brought it along on picnics, but I’ve also used it as an elegant appetizer or a light, healthy lunch. Since it requires almost no cooking, it’s a perfect summertime dish, but can certainly be enjoyed year round. I love the fact that you make this ahead of time too!
Marinated Shrimp with Mandarin Oranges
SERVES 12
Ingredients
3 lbs large shrimp, uncooked, shelled, deveined
1 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained (may substitute 2 fresh oranges if desired)
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 clobes garlic, crushed
Lettuce, optional
Instructions
In boiling water cook shrimp 2 minutes only. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Rinse with cold water until thoroughly chilled. Drain.
Combine shrimp, oranges and onions in a large bowl. Mix together remaining ingredients except lettuce, and pour over shrimp mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
Serve in individual shells, in a martini glass, or on a bed of lettuce
Notes
May also be served as a luncheon dish
Angela says
This sounds really good! I’ve never heard of white oranges. I’ll have to see if they carry them in my store!!! Yum yum!!~~Ang
Doreen@househoneys says
OMG! That’s supposed to read white onions! Lol!
I better change that ;). Thanks for pointing it out Angela!
Denise says
This sounds amazing! Another great marinade for shrimp…on the grill…Pfeiffer Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing. I marinate raw shrimp overnight in the dressing (in a Ziploc bag) and skewer the shrimp like kebabs to grill. I just served this at a party and I think 4 pounds of shrimp were gone in a flash. The dressing isn’t always easy to find. Shoprite around me carries it, but other major supermarkets don’t. The dressing isn’t really very good as a salad dressing because it’s somewhat sweet, but it’s amazing as a marinade for chicken, fish, etc.
Doreen@househoneys says
Anything that’s easy and yummy is a keeper in my book Denise!
Believe it or not, grilling is not part of our cooking routine this summer (long story). Keep your fingers crossed next year will be different!
bj says
Sounds just wonderful…must try.
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