Marinated Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 3 pounds large, unpeeled fresh shrimp
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 purple onion, sliced
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 (3-ounce) jar capers, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. Combine shrimp, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl; set aside.
2. 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.