Marinated shrimp with capers and dill

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10tablespoonsOlive oil
poundsLarge uncooked shrimp; peeled, deveined
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsDijon mustard
2tablespoonsChopped fresh dill
2largesGarlic cloves; minced
1tablespoonGrated lemon peel
¼cupDrained capers
2Green onions; thinly sliced
1Head butter lettuce; leaves separated
1Lemon; cut into rounds
; (optional)
Fresh dill sprigs; (optional)

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; add shrimp to skillet and saute until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in 8 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Mix in shrimp and accumulated juices, capers and green onions. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.

Arrange butter lettuce leaves on 8 plates. Top with shrimp, dividing equally. Drizzle with more marinade, if desired. Garnish with lemon rounds and fresh dill sprigs, if desired.

Makes 8 first-course servings.

Bon Appetit November 1999

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1283 Calories (kcal); 137g Total Fat; (92% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 392mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1½ Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 27 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.