My mom has been making this easy Marinated Shrimp forever and I finally made my own version of it for my Cinderella Ball. I couldn’t even count how many parties I’ve actually made this easy seafood appetizer for now. If you can whisk, you can make this recipe!

Additionally, I served this at Disney Dinners: The Little Mermaid in darling shell dishes with seaweed for a classy seafood appetizer and at my Shark Pool Party.

You could poach, peel, and devein your own shrimp I suppose but frankly, when I’m cooking 20+ dishes for 60 people, I cannot be bothered to boil any extra water that I don’t have to. So we are starting here with cooked shrimp and simply tossing it in a marinade.

I used Waterfront Bistro Extra Large Cooked Shrimp to save time. Everyone noted how plump and juicy the shrimp was! You definitely want shell off, tail on shrimp for this and I don’t know about you, but I cannot be bothered to peel shrimp for 50 people before a huge party.

It takes just five minutes to make the marinade. Toss it all in a bag the day before your party. On party day, all you have to do is pour the shrimp in a bowl. Could this be any easier!?

Marinated Shrimp

4 lbs poached shrimp
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp chives, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
Basil for garnish

1. Whisk together vegetable oil and remaining ingredients. Pour over cooked shrimp, gently stirring to coat. Cover and chill overnight.

I served these easy appetizer at my Shark Pool Party. Read all about it here and watch the episode: