Are you looking for a sophisticated party appetizer that is easy to make and delicious too? This shrimp recipe definitely fits the bill. The sherry-garlic sauce in this appetizer offers a tasty change of pace from the usual cocktail sauce.
Why try? Shrimp is always a hit at parties, and the seasonings of garlic and sherry will please conservative palates and foodies alike.
Foodie Byte: Since shrimp cooks quickly, this hors d’ouevre is best cooked shortly after guests begin to arrive.
This recipe from The Food Channel makes 24 servings of 3 shrimp.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
The Food Channel
Ingredients
- 3 pounds shrimp, 21-25 count, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup sherry, semi-dry, such as amontillado
- 1/4 cup parsley, minced
- Lemon juice, fresh, to taste
Preparation
- Spread shrimp on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic over medium high heat until the garlic begins to sizzle. Add 1 pound of shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp is opaque. Transfer shrimp to a container.
- Return skillet to heat. Add another pound of shrimp to the skillet and additional olive oil as needed. Transfer cooked shrimp to container. Cook the final pound of shrimp, leaving it in the skillet when done.
- Add reserved shrimp to the skillet and lower heat to medium. Add sherry and reduce until sauce slightly thickens. Stir in parsley, lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Post from: Blisstree