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Fresh Herb Marinated Shrimp

Dinner · Seafood · Serves 6–8

Gluten Free Seafood Make Ahead Serve Cold

Ingredients

  • White Wine1 cup
  • Mustard Seeds2 tsp
  • Red Pepper Flakes½ tsp
  • Bay Leaves2
  • Lemon, halved1
  • Water8 cups
  • Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined2 lbs
  • Fresh Basil6 tbsp
  • Dried Dill Weed2 tbsp
  • Fresh Rosemary2 tbsp
  • Fresh Tarragon (or 1 tbsp dried)2 tbsp
  • Fresh Thyme2 tbsp
  • Garlic6 cloves
  • Brown Mustard3 tbsp
  • Lemon Juice10 tbsp
  • Olive Oil2 cups

Method

  1. Boil the shrimp. Combine wine, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, lemon, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp, bring back to a boil, and cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp just turn pink. Don't overcook. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Make the marinade. Add all marinade ingredients to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
  3. Marinate. Pour the marinade over the warm shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving — longer is better.
  4. Serve cold. Serve chilled as an appetizer or starter. If you have leftovers, toss with cooked pasta and Parmesan — works hot or cold.
💡 A catering staple for 35 years — apparently always the first thing gone. The marinade is very herbaceous and works equally well on pasta with leftovers.