Marinated Shrimp with Capers and Dill Recipe

Marinated Shrimp with Capers and Dill Recipe

  • 10 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup drained capers
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 lemon, cut into rounds (optional)
  • Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; add shrimp to skillet and saute until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate. Whisk next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in 8 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Mix in shrimp and accumulated juices, capers and green onions. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  2. Arrange butter lettuce leaves on 8 plates. Top with shrimp, dividing equally. Drizzle with more marinade, if desired. Garnish with lemon rounds and fresh dill sprigs, if desired.