Lemon Old Bay Marinated Shrimp (Make Ahead Appetizer)
When it’s too hot to cook or you just need a make-ahead appetizer that never disappoints, marinated shrimp is the answer. The shrimp soak overnight in a lemony Old Bay marinade that’s bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Serve them straight from the fridge for the easiest summer dinner or the kind of appetizer that disappears before you can even set out plates.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 1 ½ cups olive oil
- 1 cup lemon juice and lemons (from 6 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium vidalia onion (thinly sliced)
- 18 bay leaves
- ½ cup parsley
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil 8 cups of water with a handful of salt. Add shrimp and boil for about 2 minutes until cooked. Drain and put the cooked shrimp into an ice bath. Drain again and place in a very large bowl.
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl. You should get at least ¾ cup of lemon juice. Save the lemon halves.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning. To the shrimp, add garlic, onion, bay leaves, parsley and 6 of the lemon halves. Pour the lemon dressing over the shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Drain the shrimp prior to serving.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- If using smaller shrimp, you won't need to cook them for 2 minutes, take them out when they are pink.
- Make sure to drain the shrimp before adding the marinade and also before serving.
- If you want to make them spicy, add a little cayenne pepper to the dressing or some jalapeno slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg