Clinton Kelly’s Lemon Shrimp
Ingredients
- Zest of lemon
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, from 2 large lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 green olives, pitted
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Pinch of cayenne powder
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
- 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, wine or vinegar, oil, olives, red onion and cayenne powder
Add salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. Add thawed shrimp and boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove immediately. Reserve a half cup of cooking liquid, then drain and place shrimp into marinade.
Serve on a platter with crusty bread or as individual portions in small bowls or parfait.