Recipe: Marinated Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

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From: Terrie,.MD

Marinated Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
From Coastal Living magazine, July-August 1997
Serves 6-8 appetizer servings

3 lbs. large shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, halved and sliced paper thin
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. sugar
1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 of a (3-oz.) jar capers, drained
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 tsp. dried oregano (or 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh)
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Combined shrimp, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl.

Combine vegetable oil and next 7 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Let cool. Stir in capers and next 5 ingredients. Pour over shrimp mixture, toss. Cover and chill 8 hours. This must be kept cold.