Caribbean Style Shrimp Cocktail
Source of Recipe
BBR
Recipe Introduction
Posted by: Nancy_NJ
List of Ingredients
Dipping Sacue:
1 medium clove garlic, peeled
salt(*used 2)
1 (1 1/2") piece of fresh ginger, minced (about 1 1/2 tblsps)
2 medium scallions, white and green parts, minced(*used 3)
1 large jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1/4 cup juice from 2 limes(*used 3 limes)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar(*used 1/3 cup)
(*I blended this all with my immersion blender)
Shrimp:
1 tblsp veg oil
1 pound extra large shrimp (21-25 count per LB), peeled, tails left on
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tps ground black pepper
Recipe
For the dipping sauce: Mince the garlic and 1/8 tsp salt to make a paste. Mix the garlic paste, ginger, scallions, chile, lime juice, and brown sugar in a small serving bowl and set the mixture aside.
For the Shrimp: Heat the oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Season the shrimp with the s&p. Add the srhimp to the hot pan and saute until they are well colored and cooked through, about 2 min. Remove the pan from the heat, add 2 tblsps jalapeno lime sauce to the hot pan, and toss to coat the shrimp. Spread the shrimp on a rimmed baking sheet to cool, about 5 min.
Once the shrimp have cooled, arrange them on a platter around the bowl of sauce and serve immediately
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