For a romantic picnic or special get-together, serve this beautiful appetizer with champagne, crusty French bread, and assorted cheeses.

1 pound fresh OR frozen large shrimp in shells
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil OR salad oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped OR 1 tablespoon chopped canned jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small lime, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan cook fresh or frozen shrimp, uncovered, in lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain and cool. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein and set aside.

2. For marinade, in a screw-top jar combine cilantro, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, capers, and garlic. Cover and shake well to mix. Set aside.

3. To serve, in a large serving bowl layer sliced lemon, lime, red onion, and the shrimp, repeating until all is used. Drizzle marinade atop. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutritional facts per serving: calories:

calories: 249, total fat: 16g, saturated fat: 2g, cholesterol: 172mg, sodium: 214mg, carbohydrate: 2g, fiber: 0g, protein: 23g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 15%, calcium: 7%, iron: 17%