Kiki's Sweet and Spicy Marinated Shrimp

Name: Kiki's Sweet and Spicy Marinated Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine vinegar; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes; ¾ cup superfine sugar; 4 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt and pepper to taste

Rating: 4.07 stars

14 Ratings
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I developed this recipe because I love sweet and spicy, and I love shrimp. I serve this at every party I host and have learned to have copies of the recipe handy. I hope it finds a place in your favorite appetizer recipe box as well. Enjoy!!

By KIKI810

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 10 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups red wine vinegar
1 lemon, sliced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and finely minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
¾ cup superfine sugar
4 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Pour vinegar into a pot over high heat. Stir in lemon slices, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion flakes, and sugar. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm.

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Step 2

Place the shrimp and cilantro into a resealable plastic bag. Pour the lukewarm sauce into the bag, seal tightly; refrigerate overnight, turning the bag over several times.
Step 3

Drain liquid from resealable bag, and place shrimp in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

259 calories; protein 38.2g; carbohydrates 20.2g; fat 2g; cholesterol 354.1mg; sodium 408mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

Most helpful positive review

Annie Z

12/15/2006

Left out the cilantro (not a fan of it) otherwise followed exactly as printed...and WOW!!! Took this amazing recipe to a Church potluck and wished I'd had the foresight to print off about 20 copies. It was well received. Thank you Kiki great job. Read More

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jasmine

01/26/2009

I agree with a previous reviewer - this is an odd combo and not good. There is no shrimp flavor - just an overpowering marinade that is sour/sweet in a very strange way. Hate to rate this so badly but I can't recommend to anyone to waste a perfectly good batch of fresh shrimp on this recipe. Read More

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(5)

14 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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Annie Z

12/15/2006

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busymommy

03/05/2009

So Yummy! Added chopped cucumbers Read More

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BKIENBUSCH

04/20/2009

Awesome recipe! I've taken this to several parties & always leave with an empty bowl and many requests for the recipe. I usually do use serrano peppers though just for a little more heat. And I also add freshly sliced red onion to the marinade. Looks good served in a large glass bowl. Read More

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jasmine

01/26/2009

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Barb P.

05/07/2006

Everyone loved this Excellent Read More

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Susanne

02/16/2006

Great recipe. I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone wanted the recipe. Read More

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Patti S.

12/15/2008

Huge hit at my work party. I will definetly make this again. Thanks Read More

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aCookInLaQuintaCA

05/14/2007

I didn't love these. A little too sweet for my tastes. I'll keep looking for a marinated shrimp recipe... Read More

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Gail

12/23/2006

yummy! Read More

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