Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced.
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced small
- 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and diced medium
- 1 large green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and diced small
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pound (16/20-count) shrimp, deveined and shells and tail removed
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
For the sauce:
Directions
Heat the grapeseed oil in a small saucepot over medium heat and saute onion until translucent. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in ketchup, mesquite seasoning and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
For the shrimp scampi:
Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a skillet and add garlic, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, thyme and parsley. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors are integrated. Stir in shrimp and cook until they are just pink and opaque. Do not overcook shrimp. Remove to a platter. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle with parsley.
















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By andrearmstrong_...
Aurora, CO
on December 27, 2008
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Started off our Christmas dinner with this appetizer. The red and green color make it a perfect holiday dish. And WOW what a flavor feast!
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