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    Marinated Shrimp and Olives

    Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    (Playoff-worthy shrimp appetizer)

    This is the final week of the football season and I have loved doing an appetizer each week of the season. During these playoff weeks we expect our teams to “up their game” so our appetizers should follow suit! And for me, I’m going big with small: a shrimp appetizer!

    Now, you could just stick with cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce, a perennial favorite. But for playoff-worthy appetizers you can produce a snack with lots of wow and little work. The best kind 😏.

    How to make this shrimp appetizer

    I found this recipe at Taste of Home and - so easy! Start with cooked shrimp and 2 jars of olives. Drain the olives, combine with shrimp and set aside while making the marinade.

    The marinade is simply oil heated in a small saucepan, to which spices are added and cooked for just a minute (this is called “blooming” the spices, it helps deepen their flavor), then, add a little lemon juice and parsley. This is poured immediately over the shrimp mixture, tossed to coat and refrigerated to marinate for at least 2 but up to 6 hours.

    marinated shrimp appetizer

    Easy! - amirite?

    A note about the spices: this marinade contains a bit of ginger and curry. These are NOT popular spices in my house. In fact, anything with an unusual taste profile is typically met with a look of suspicion and the question: “Is there ginger in this?!”

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    So, despite the risk, I wanted to try this recipe. When preparation started, I was first surprised by the absence of a suspicious query from the TV room regarding ginger and curry odors. I have to admit, when you “bloom” your spices, the aroma can be strong. This time, no reaction. A good sign.

    Once the shrimp mixture was marinated, I fed the carnivore. Sure enough, he took a bite and growled, “Is there ginger in this?!” Sigh . . . “Yes,” I admitted., “But it’s not very strong, don’t you think?” And he AGREED!!! Amazing! (And he didn’t notice the curry until I pointed it out).

    While these spices add a pleasant complement to the shrimp and olives they don’t dominate the taste as sometimes happens. Instead, they allow the yummy tastes to shine.

    marinated shrimp and olive appetizer

    If you’re looking for a new shrimp appetizer, this one may be Super Bowl worthy!

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    Marinated Shrimp and Olives

    A simple marinade elevates shrimp and olives!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1½ pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp 31-40 per pound
    • 1 can 6 ounces pitted ripe olives, drained
    • 1 jar 5¾ ounces pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
    • 2 TB olive oil
    • 1½ teaspoon curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 TB lemon juice
    • 1 TB minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

    Instructions

    • Combine shrimp and olives; set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper; whisk into hot oil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Immediately drizzle over shrimp mixture; toss gently to coat.
    • Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 and up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with toothpicks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    If you like seafood appetizers, try Tuna Salad Boats or Salmon Dip.

    Need more shrimp? Chili Lime Shrimp makes a great meal!

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    Comments

    1. Connie

      March 10, 2020 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      Love this flavor combination!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 10, 2020 at 9:46 am

        Me too!

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    2. Chef Mireille

      March 06, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I am a seafood fanatic and am sure this was delicious!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 06, 2020 at 2:53 pm

        I'm in the fanatic club as well!

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    3. Amy Chung

      March 05, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was super delicious! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 06, 2020 at 7:27 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Christie

      March 05, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      What a unique appetizer!

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      • Sula

        March 06, 2020 at 7:28 am

        Yes!

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