Marinated Shrimp

My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my home, but in the homes of our grown children as well.

Marinated Shrimp

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: about 3 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano and bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • 2. Pour shrimp and marinade into a large deep skillet. Add wine or broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 40 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.