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Kiki's Sweet and Spicy Marinated Shrimp
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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!!"
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Ingredients
8 h 20 m servings 259 calsOriginal recipe yields 10 servings
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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; 2 g fat; 20.2 g carbohydrates; 38.2 g protein; 354 mg cholesterol; 408 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
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 c...
Most helpful critical review
1/23/2009
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 bad...
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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 c...
4/20/2009
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...
1/23/2009
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 bad...
5/7/2007
I didn't love these. A little too sweet for my tastes. I'll keep looking for a marinated shrimp recipe...
2/16/2006
Great recipe. I made it for a party, and it was a hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.