Kiki's Sweet and Spicy Marinated Shrimp

14 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 8 hr 20 min

“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

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
3/4 cup superfine sugar
4 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
259 cal
13%

Carbs
20.2 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (14)

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Annie Z

Dec. 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...." See more It was well received. Thank you Kiki, great job."

busymommy

Mar. 5, 2009

"So Yummy! Added chopped cucumbers..." See more"

BKIENBUSCH

Apr. 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 ..." See moreadd freshly sliced red onion to the marinade. Looks good served in a large glass bowl."

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