Delta Shrimp Recipe

Delta Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients:

8 c of water
1/2 pc of lemon (large); sliced
2-1/2 lbs of large shrimp (fresh, unpeeled)
1 c of oil (vegetable oil)
2 Tbsps of hot sauce
1-1/2 tsps of oil (olive oil)
1-1/2 tsps of garlic; minced
1 tsp of parsley (fresh); minced
3/4 tsp of salt
3/4 tsp of seasoning (Old Bay)
3/4 tsp of dried basil (whole)
3/4 tsp of dried oregano (whole)
3/4 tsp of dried thyme (whole)
Lettuce leaves

Instructions:

Boil water with lemon on a saucepan; add the shrimp then cook for 3-5 mins. Drain thoroughly then rinse them with (cold) water then remove their shells and veins, don’t remove their tails. Transfer them on a bowl.

Mix together vegetable oil, hot sauce, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, seasoning, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme; whisk thoroughly. Pour onto the shrimp then toss till coated well. Place inside the refrigerator for eight hours.

Drain the shrimp then arrange on a salad bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Serve dish with (cocktail) sauce.

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