CITRUS-AND-CLOVE-MARINATED SHRIMP

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Categories     Citrus     Onion     Appetizer     Shrimp     Winter     Clove     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8 to 10 as part of a tapas buffet

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 cups water
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 lime, sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
1 bay leaf
two 2 1/2-inch dried hot chilies*
1 large onion, quartered
3 pounds small shrimp (40 to 50 per pound), shelled, leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact
For marinade:
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
Accompaniment: lemon and lime wedges
*available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In an 8-quart kettle bring water and wine to a boil with lemon, lime, cloves, peppercorns, salt, bay leaf, chilies, and onion and boil 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander and cool 5 minutes.
  • Make marinade:
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, lemon and lime juices, cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil in a stream until marinade is emulsified. Stir in garlic.
  • In a large glass bowl combine warm shrimp and marinade and cool shrimp completely. Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Serve shrimp with lemon and lime wedges.

Waseem Sandhu
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The shrimp are so elegant and flavorful. I served them at a party and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


marbe luna
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abnan Shofiqul
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes and this one definitely caught my eye. The citrus and clove marinade sounded so intriguing. I'm glad I tried it because the shrimp were amazing! They were so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making t


Malik siddique Awan awan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the shrimp turn out perfectly every time. I love the citrus and clove marinade. It gives the shrimp a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Innocent Ehee
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I love the combination of citrus and clove in this recipe. The shrimp are so flavorful and juicy. I served them with a side of grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Ahmed Aminu Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up, so I decided to try this recipe. The shrimp turned out great! They were juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Timothy Ngunjiri
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of rice and vegetables.


Hlengiwe Msele
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it sounded so good. I'm glad I did because the shrimp were surprisingly delicious! The marinade really made all the difference.


Connor
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always juicy and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Faisal ali ali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The shrimp were a great appetizer and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Affiong Whittaker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp cooked evenly. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Veer Tanha
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I love shrimp and I'm always looking for new ways to cook it. This recipe caught my eye because of the unique marinade. The citrus and clove gave the shrimp a really interesting flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Boos
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Citrus and clove - what a unique combination! I was intrigued by the flavor profile and decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because the shrimp turned out amazing. The marinade really infused the shrimp with flavor.


Alam Esha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a seasoned cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was impressive and my friends loved it!


Your Dr
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This recipe is an absolute winner! The shrimp turned out juicy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of citrus and clove. I served it over a bed of jasmine rice and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!