Name: Spicy Shrimp with Mint
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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.

Spicy Shrimp with Mint

Categories

Ingredients

Rosé Sauce

Shrimp

Preparation

Rosé Sauce

Shrimp

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