KIKI'S SWEET AND SPICY MARINATED SHRIMP

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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!!

Provided by KIKI810

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
¾ cup superfine sugar
4 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 354.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 408 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

akash aftab
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


George Weiss
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp were so flavorful and tender. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Qhamani Hamza
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Awudu Mariam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp were cooked in no time and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal.


Ajay Lama
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I wasn't sure how the shrimp would turn out, but they were amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah_ji Shah_ji
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili sauce next time.


Aric Mickelsen
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Babar Malik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Herberth Alvarenga
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinyere Nnaemeka
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp were so flavorful and tender. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Samantha Valdez
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqar Jani
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp were cooked in no time and the marinade gave them a delicious flavor. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal.


Tota Ahmad
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I wasn't sure how the shrimp would turn out, but they were amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahbaz Laber
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili sauce next time.


Gerges Refaat
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Vincent Paul
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were succulent and the marinade was just the right balance of sweet and spicy. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Kasun Dhananjaya
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ria Salih
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The shrimp are always juicy and tender, and the marinade gives them a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend it!


Nakibuuka Prossie
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again!