Spicy Shrimp

Spicy Shrimp photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
20 min plus chilling time
Makes 4 to 6 appetizer servings
JudyJudy

Yummy appetizer which David often makes for Christmas Day. From a cookbook given to us by Jim and Alison Christmas 1982.

ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds large raw shrimp
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons finely minced shallots
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

directions

  • 1

    Peel and devein shrimp.

  • 2

    In a large skillet over low heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes without browning.

  • 3

    Add shrimp; increase heat slightly, and cook shrimp for 3 minutes, or until just done to taste. Add salt and pepper and toss well. Remove to a bowl; scraping in all the sauce.

  • 4

    Add lemon juice and dill; toss together well. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving. Adjust seasonings to taste.

  • 5

    Serve as a first course or as an appetizer.

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