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How to Make Fiesta Shrimp Appetizers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and unique appetizer to impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than our Fiesta Shrimp Appetizer recipe! These tasty shrimp appetizers are not only quick and easy to make, but they are also bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone at your party.

With a combination of succulent shrimp, zesty lime, savory spices, and fresh cilantro, these fiesta shrimp appetizers are a refreshing twist on traditional seafood appetizers. Whet...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Anaheim pepper
  • 1 tablespoon snipped cilantro or parsley
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Lettuce leaves (optional)
  • 1 medium papaya and/or mango peeled, seeded, and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Rinse under cold running water; drain. Set aside.
  • In a heavy plastic bag set in a medium bowl combine garlic, lime peel, lime juice, olive oil, onion, anaheim pepper, cilantro or parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place cooked shrimp in the bag; seal bag. Turn bag to coat shrimp with marinade mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
  • To serve, drain the shrimp, discarding the marinade. If desired, line a large platter with lettuce leaves and arrange papaya or mango slices around outer edge. Place shrimp in center of platter.

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