Ingredients
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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
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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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