Marinated Shrimp

• 2 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. sherry
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic
• 2/3 c. salad oil
• 1/2 c. blanched, halved almonds
• 1 Tbsp. butter

1. Clean shrimp and place in large bowl.
2. Mix together lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sherry, cloves, salt, garlic and oil.
3. Pour over shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour.
4. In large skillet, melt butter.
5. Add almonds and cook until lightly browned.
6. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
7. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until pink and firm (do not overcook).
8. Transfer shrimp and almonds to a chafing dish.
9. Pour reserved marinade into skillet; bring to a boil and add remaining 1 tablespoon of sherry.
10. Stir.
11. Pour over shrimp in chafing dish.
12. Serve hot.
13. Makes 30 to 40 appetizers.

shrimp, lemon juice, sherry, ground cloves, salt, clove garlic, salad oil, blanched, butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1023616 (may not work)