If the sauce wasn't loaded with FODMAPs, I'd probably make it every day, or at least for every occasion when an appetizer is needed. Nick loved it, and the recipe doesn't seem too difficult. Plus, it's unique and really pretty.
Shrimp with Spiced Cocktail Sauce
Source: RealSimple.com
Hands-on Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger (from 1/2-inch piece)
1 glove garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (YUM!)
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, and 1/4th tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the shallot is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomato paste and cumin to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least one hour. Fold in cilantro and serve with shrimp.
Am I the only one who gets really excited when there is shrimp cocktail at a party? Seriously, I get giddy. It's almost embarrassing.
Question: What's the one appetizer that makes you giddy with excitement?!
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The Candid Rd
love love love the idea for that sauce!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I'm looking for New Years apps...if seafood fits in my travels, I'd like to include this.
ReplyDeleteThe sauce looks similar to one my mom makes but the one she makes has eggplant in it. So, they probably taste very different.
ReplyDeleteUmmm I dont really get overly excited about appetizers at a party but desserts...thats a whole 'nother story! lol
Oh trust me, desserts are my favorite too. Actually the only appetizer I really even care about is shrimp cocktail (and maybe cheese!)
DeleteFirst of all, it is vital that you choose a dissertation theme which you are attracted in and will to be entailed in.
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