Written by Crafty Spices

Appetizer because it’s light and somewhat refreshing, yet we have enjoyed this as a meal, as a mid day or late night snack.
As for seafood, Shrimps is one of my soft spots, we eat them so many ways and this is a very simple and tasty way of making them relatively fast.
Don't miss out on these season Shrimps, Butter Lettuce leaves, and some cheese great at any time.
Ready in: 20 minutes (6 Prep + 14 Bake) | Serves: 2 | Complexity: Easy
Ingredients
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18 Large shrimp
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1 lime (juice).
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2 tbsp Oregano (divided in 2)
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1 garlic clove (minced)
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2 tsp black pepper (divided in 2)
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1/4 cup green olives (stuffed with red bell peppers)
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1 tbsp Pink Sea Salt (any salt would do, adjust per taste)
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6 slices of cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss)
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6 Butter Lettuce leaves
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4 tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (EVOO) (divided in 2)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (233 C)
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Place shrimps in a bowl, add 2 tbsp of EVOO, lime juice, garlic and salt.
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Make sure all shrimps are well seasoned in the bowl.
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Transfer them to an oven safe tray add 1 tbsp of oregano and 1 tsp black pepper.
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Bake in oven for about 7 to 8 minutes and then turn the shrimp over with tongs.
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Season with the remaining oregano and black pepper.
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Return to oven for 7 more minutes.
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Remove from oven and let shrimp cool down before plating.
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Meanwhile place 3 Butter Lettuce leaves in a plate, add a slice of cheese over each leave.
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Now add 3 shrimps over the cheese (9 shrimps per plate)
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Chop the green olives and spread some over each of the lettuce
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Add remaining EVOO (Optional)
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Grind additional pink sea salt and black pepper if needed.
Enjoy!!
This is it for our Simple Shrimp Appetizer
Author: Jay
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