Name: Spicy Shrimp with Mint
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 appetizers
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 2 cups (500 ml) tomato sauce or crushed plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% heavy cream; 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 lb (675 g) large shrimp with or without the tail, peeled and deveined; 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes, or metal skewers; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint; Salt and pepper

Preparation

Rosé Sauce

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the onion and garlic in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato sauce or the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and adjust the seasoning. Set aside and keep warm.

Shrimp

In a bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
Thread one shrimp lengthwise per skewer, inserting the skewer along the back of the shrimp to straighten it. Grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked.
Place the shrimp on a platter and sprinkle with the mint. Serve immediately with the warm rosé sauce.

Comments

Gwenyth W.

5 stars August 4th, 2017

Aha! there is a reduced sized recipe for the sauce, unfortunately there is no link from the video to this recipe. I but got no-where. I found it completely by accident.
Cindy B.

April 18th, 2011

Fabulous!