Cooked shrimp marinated in oil and vinegar, hot sauce, onion and celery seed. Makes a wonderful appetizer for a party or just before dinner.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 3 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail
PREPARATION:
In a large stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, hot sauce, celery seed and salt. Mix thoroughly. Place the chopped onions and shrimp into the oil mixture. Toss to coat evenly. DO NOT use an aluminum mixing bowl! The high acid content in the vinegar could cause a reaction with the aluminum and poison the food.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill over night.
Note:The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.