Hawkeye Pierce's Pickled Shrimp

 

The M*A*S*H cookbook strikes again

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine
• juice of 1 lemon
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined leaving tails intact

Directions:

• In a large shallow dish combine all of the above ingredients except the shrimp and mix well.
• Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat broiler to medium.
• Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade.
• Broil for 3 - 4 minutes on each side or just until the shrimp turn opaque.
• Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.