Sea Island Shrimp - VeryVera

Sea Island Shrimp

  • Prep Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 to 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1 c whole black olives, pitted
  • 2 large tomatoes, cored and cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 medium Vidalia onions, cut in small wedges
  • 2 1/2 lb jumbo (21/25) shrimp, cooked and peeled
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. Tabasco® hot sauce
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) container capers, with juice
  • 3/4 c apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 c canola oil
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, canola oil, vinegar, capers, sugar, hot sauce, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  2. In a large storage bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, tomatoes, and black olives. Mix in the marinade and combine thoroughly.
  3. Place the lemon slices on top of shrimp mixture and cover the bowl with its lid, if possible, or with plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or until the shrimp has marinated and all the flavors have combined.
  5. Serve drained over lettuce leaves with toothpicks.