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Marinated Shrimp

This is an old family recipe that goes back as far as I can remember. In the old days we used fresh bay shrimp rather than store bought, and cayenne pepper was considered a foreign spice so we used Tabasco.  enjoy.

5lb head off shrimp (31-35 count)

2 Cups Wesson Oil

2 Cups Cider Vinegar

1 Red onion sliced thinly

1 large sweet onion sliced thinly

1 bottle capers

8 Bay leaves

8 cloves garlic sliced

1   teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

2 Tablespoons Parsley

2 tablespoons oregano

Peel shrimp and boil just long enough to cook throughout.  (2 to 3 minutes). Cool shrimp with ice to stop cooking process and drain.  Mix all other ingredients, add shrimp and refrigerate for at least 24 hours stirring periodically. (This works well in 1 gallon zip lock bag). Drain and serve.