Fresh Herb Marinated Shrimp
Dinner · Seafood · Serves 6–8
Ingredients
Shrimp Boil
- White Wine1 cup
- Mustard Seeds2 tsp
- Red Pepper Flakes½ tsp
- Bay Leaves2
- Lemon, halved1
- Water8 cups
- Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined2 lbs
Marinade
- 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
- 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.
- Make the marinade. Add all marinade ingredients to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
- 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.
- 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.