Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Tasty Shrimp Shooter Recipe and Salsa Appetizer
Everyone loves a good shrimp appetizer, and nothing adds class to a dinner or evening party like a good shrimp appetizer. What could be better than combining the fresh taste of the sea with lightly cooked tomatoes, onions, and a few chilies for good measure? The shrimp and salsa shooter has been a popular favorite for many years, and you may find that the recipe is actually very easy to prepare in a matter of minutes.
The recipe calls for the shrimp to be lightly fried in garlic and butter, which will infuse the shrimp with flavor. The salsa is a combination of lightly cooked tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. The entire dish is then chilled and served cold for maximum delight. With a few salty crackers on the side, you will find that your shrimp and salsa shooter is the perfect complement to your party.
Be wary when serving seafood, as it can go bad very quickly. As long as you purchase all of your ingredients fresh on the day of the party, you should have no problem. You will find that your shrimp and salsa shooter is the perfect dish to enjoy with your friends, and your party will be so much better as a result.
Shrimp and Salsa Shooter
Ingredients -
1 pound of large fresh shrimp
2 large tomatoes
1 large onion
3 fresh jalapeno peppers
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon of butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
To begin, peel the shells from the fresh shrimp and pull the heads off.
Dice the garlic very fine and place it in a saucepan to cook with the butter. Once the butter is thoroughly melted, add the shrimp and stir fry for a few minutes until thoroughly cooked. Place the shrimp in a bowl and set the bowl in the refrigerator to chill.
Dice the onions, the tomatoes, and the chili peppers. Place them in a saucepan on the stove to cook for 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper as desired. Remove from the pan and place the salsa in a bowl in the refrigerator to chill.
Chop some fresh cilantro to add to the salsa.
Once the ingredients are chilled, place a few shrimp in a tall glass, add the salsa, and place one shrimp on the lip of the glass for decoration. Add a spritz of lime to the concoction, and serve cold.
(Serves 6)
Shrimp Shooter Recipe
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The recipe above will be an instant hit among your friends, and you will find that the shrimp appetizers will be gone instantly. Seafood is best when served with salty crackers, and your party will be completed with this simple yet delightful appetizer. Despite the high cost of purchasing the shrimp fresh, it will be well worth it to see your friends enjoying the appetizer.
