Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperataure.

Peel and devein the shrimp; place in a large bowl. Pour the garlic mixture and lemon juice over; toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

See Notes for additional uses.

More Ideas for Leftovers:

Shrimp and Mushroom Omelet. Saute sliced shallots and crimini mushrooms in a little oil until tender. Add cooked shrimp and toss until the shrimp are just heated through. Whisk eggs with salt pepper and a little water. Pour into a heated skillet with a bit of melted butte. Cook until set on the bottom and almost set on top. Add the mushroom/shrimp filline and some grated fontina cheese. Fold the omelet and turn out onto a heated serving plate

Garlic Shrimp Linguine. Toss hot cooked linguinewith sauteed shrimp, garlic, shopped canned tomatoes and a splash of olive oil. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

tacos. You can marinate the shrimp for up to 24hours, but after that drain and saute them until they're just cooked through. Cooked shrimp will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.