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Marinated Shrimp

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch or dinner served with bread.
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Keyword cheese, lemon, olives, Onion, peppers, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 medium lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted whole black olives or kalamata olives
  • 1 16 oz jar pepperoncini, drained
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, provolone or pepper jack cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 dried chili peppers
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Instructions

  • In a 3 quart glass serving bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, lemons, olives, pepperoncini, and cheese. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well.
  • Pour over shrimp mixture and stir gently to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Discard bay leaf and chili peppers before serving.