This roasted shrimp cocktail is Ina’s take on a nostalgic holiday classic. Roasting the shrimp makes them plump, juicy, and deeply flavorful, while a zippy, old-school cocktail sauce keeps things familiar. Low effort, high reward – perfect for New Year’s Eve.
Millie Peartree’s Cajun Shrimp Bowl combines sweet-spicy butter-honey shrimp with cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce, all served over aromatic garlic-coconut rice. This easy weeknight meal balances bold Cajun flavors with creamy coconut and fresh herbs for a perfect dinner that comes together quickly.
Though Nok Suntaranon’s Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen was published only last November, it has already earned a spot as one of my favorite cookbooks! The ingredient lists for some of the sauces, spices, and pastes may be lengthy, but they make a lot and, once prepared and stored in the fridge or freezer, make quick weeknight meals like this Goong Pad Nam Prik Phao (Shrimp & Chili Jam Stir-Fry).
A delectable appetizer featuring crispy, golden shrimp toast with a flavorful topping of shrimp, pork fat, cilantro, scallions, ginger, and sesame oil. Spread on white bread, pan-fried, and sprinkled with sesame seeds, these triangles are an addictive pre-dinner treat.
Spicy Arrabbiata sauce combined with tender shrimp cooked in onions, white wine, and garlic is tossed with al dente linguine and topped with a crunchy sautéed panko and parsley mixture, it’s a meal that always makes my mouth happy.
I’ve never met a vodka sauce I didn’t love, and a new favorite is Lidey Heuck’s Saucy Shrimp alla Vodka!
I mean, how can you not love a simple homemade tomato sauce infused with shallot, garlic, crushed red peppers, and, of course, vodka combined with a little heavy cream and parmesan?!
Edy Massih’s “Keep It Zesty” is out and this first recipe is mind-blowingly good: Aleppo Garlic Shrimp Cocktail served with a Spicy Tomato Jam.
Book: Back to Basics, page 128Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: Unsalted butter Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on Foodnetwork.com