Spicy Marinated Shrimp

Spicy Marinated Shrimp

2 lbs. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Lemon, cut in half
8 Cup Water
¾ Cup White wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
¾ Cup Olive oil
1−2 Serrano chiles (more or less, depending on taste),
seeds and veins removed, finely minced
¼ Cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Large cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
2 Teaspoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (if desired)
3 Green onions (white part only), minced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine the water, salt and lemon halves in a Dutch oven, and bring to a
boil. Add the shrimp, stir, and boil gently for 4−5 minutes. Remove from
heat and drain.
Combine the vinegar, olive oil, chiles, cilantro and garlic in a large
zip−top plastic bag or other plastic container. Add the boiled shrimp, and
refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight, turning several times.
To serve, drain liquid from shrimp. In a large bowl, combine chilled shrimp
with additional cilantro, green onions and black pepper, and toss well.
Arrange in a serving dish, and serve immediately.