2070 N. Clybourn Ave.    Chicago, IL. 60614                    773.404.3475

Return to Recipes

At Dirk's
we carriy many additional items to complete and complement your favorite recipe such as:
 
- Select Fresh   
     Vegetables
- Fresh Breads
- Fresh Chips &
 Crackers
- Parchment Paper
    (by the sheet)
- Seafood Utensils
and more.....













Chicago Shrimp Wraps
 
  • These make a great appetizer or first course as well as having the spotlight as a main course on your table at a dinner party.
  • Use it without the lettuce wrap for a cool and tasty shrimp salad.
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds small peeled and deviened shrimp, thawed

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups red pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup canola mayonnaise
  • 1 cup loose packed flat parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

For Wraps

  • Bib or Boston lettuce leaves
       
Directions
  • Mix all ingredients for marinade in a zip lock bag. Add shrimp and coat well. Refrigerate for 3 to 3 hours.
  • Grill shrimp on a perforated grill pan. Cool when done.
  • Add cold shrimp to the salad ingredients.
  • Place all ingredients for salad dressing in a food processor or blender. Mix well and pour over shrimp. Toss shrimp and dressing. Refrigerate for about an hour.
  • Place portions of salad in lettuce leaves and roll firmly.
  • Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop © 2004