Shrimp Martini Appetizer

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

½ pounds Shrimp, Peeled
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro
2 whole Plum Tomatoes, Seeded And Chopped
8 whole Pimento-stuffed Spanish Olives, Coarsely Chopped, Plus More Left Whole For Garnish
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
¼ teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (from About 1/2 Lemon)

Instructions:

Cook shrimp in boiling water until it turns pink. Drain. Place shrimp in ice water until chilled, then rain again.

In a small bowl combine cilantro, tomatoes, olives, jalapeno, garlic and salt. Squeeze lemon juice over all and stir.

Add shrimp and toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time. Spoon shrimp mixture into 4 martini glasses, garnish with a toothpick of Spanish olives.

From tasty kitchen.com