Shrimp Appetizer #recipe

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

• 18 Large shrimp
• 1 lime (juice).
• 2 tbsp Oregano (divided in 2)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 2 tsp black pepper (divided in 2)
• 1/4 cup green olives (stuffed with red bell peppers)
• 1 tbsp Pink Sea Salt (any salt would do, adjust per taste)
• 6 slices of cheese (Mozzarella or Swiss)
• 6 Butter Lettuce leaves
• 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (EVOO) (divided in 2)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (233 C)
2. Place shrimps in a bowl, add 2 tbsp of EVOO, lime juice, garlic and salt.
3. Make sure all shrimps are well seasoned in the bowl.
4. Transfer them to an oven safe tray add 1 tbsp of oregano and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Bake in oven for about 7 to 8 minutes and then turn the shrimp over with tongs.
6. Season with the remaining oregano and black pepper.
7. Return to oven for 7 more minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let shrimp cool down before plating.
9. Meanwhile place 3 Butter Lettuce leaves in a plate, add a slice of cheese over each leave.
10. Now add 3 shrimps over the cheese (9 shrimps per plate)
11. Chop the green olives and spread some over each of the lettuce
12. Add remaining EVOO (Optional)
13. Grind additional pink sea salt and black pepper if needed.

Enjoy!!
This is it for our Simple Shrimp Appetizer