Pickled Shrimp (Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light)

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
In this impressive buffet appetizer, sautéed shrimp marinates with vegetables in a tangy vinaigrette. The taste gets even better as it steeps in the flavorful mixture, so make it up to 2 days before your party.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
* 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and divided
* 3/4 cup julienne-cut red bell pepper
* 2/3 cup cider vinegar
* 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion
* 1/3 cup julienne-cut carrot
* 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeño pepper
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* 2 bay leaves
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
== Directions ==
# Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add half of shrimp, sauté 3 minutes or until done.
# Place shrimp in a large bowl.
# Repeat procedure with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil with remaining shrimp.
# Combine bell pepper and next 9 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
# Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.
# Pour pepper mixture over shrimp; add cilantro, stirring to combine.
# Cover and chill 8 hours or up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.
# Discard bay leaves.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 ounces)
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