Tequila Shrimp With Dried Tomato Mayo - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb fresh large shrimp, in shells, peeled, and deveined (could use frozen)
    1/2 cup tequila
    1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    1/4 cup lime juice
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup dried tomatoe (not oil packed)
    1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
    1 tablespoon snipped parsley
    1 tablespoon milk
    1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    crushed ice (for serving)
    lime wedge (for serving)
Preparation
    Thaw shrimp, if froxen.
    In a large saucepan, cook shrimp, uncovered in boiling, lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, then drain.
    Rinse under cold water, and drain again.
    Place shrimp in a heavy plastic bag set in a shallow dish.
    FOR MARINADE:
    In a bowl, combine tequila, onion, lime juice, the 2 tablespoons parsley, and olive oil.
    Pour marinade over shrimp, and seal bag.
    Marinade for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
    FOR MAYONNAISE MIXTURE:
    In a small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water, and let stand for 5 minutes.
    Drain well.
    Finely chop tomatoes.
    In a small bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, mayonnaise, the 1 tablespoon parsley, milk, garlic, and salt.
    Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill for 2 hours.
    TO SERVE:
    Drain shrimp, and discard marinade.
    Transfer to a serving bowl.
    Place serving bowl in a larger serving bowl filled with crushed ice.
    Serve with mayonnaise mixture, and lime wedges.

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