Kiki's Sweet and Spicy Marinated Shrimp

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!!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

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.

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.