Marinated Lime Shrimp Appetizers

Ingredients:


3/4 pound  fresh or frozen peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp


1 teaspoon  finely shredded lime peel


1/3 cup  lime juice


1/4 cup  cooking oil


2 tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantro or parsley


1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 tablespoon canned chopped jalapeno pepper


1 clove  garlic, minced


Lettuce (optional)


2 cups  assorted fruit pieces, such as papaya chunks, kiwi chunks, red grapes, and orange sections or lime and orange wedges with pomegranate seeds

Directions:

Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. 


In a medium bowl, stir together the lime peel, lime juice, cooking oil, fresh cilantro or parsley, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 hours, stirring the mixture twice.

To serve, drain shrimp and discard marinade. If you like, thread shrimp onto skewers. Arrange on lettuce-lined plate with fruit. Serve with toothpicks.

Makes 6 appetizer servings.

Shared by Mary Ann Hartley