Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

Makes 12 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 pounds cooked shrimp

Place garlic and oil in a small skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 73 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 92 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 0 g fiber; 154 mg sodium; 108 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Protein, selenium.

0 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 1/2 lean meat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nice to have something a little different with a shrimp appetizer.

Anonymous

I served this at my Christmas party and my guests raved about how good the shrimp was.

Anonymous

This was very easy and very impressive. Even my 11-year-old daughter loved it!

Beth , Mesa, AZ

This was great! Tossed with some whole wheat pasta and made a wonderful dinner.

Karen, Rockledge, FL