This Beetlejuice-inspired shrimp cocktail is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The spicy homemade aioli is what sets this shrimp cocktail apart from all the rest.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, deveined, shell on
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg
1 garlic clove
1 poblano pepper, seeded
1/2 cup grapeseed or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves
Directions
Place shrimp, shells on, in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot; add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
Cook shrimp in the skillet, without crowding, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. You may have to work in batches. Remove shrimp from skillet and allow to cool.
Combine egg, poblano pepper, garlic clove, lime juice, and basil in a food processor and blend until smooth. With processor running, slowly add 1/2 cup grapeseed oil and process until mixture is smooth and thick.
Transfer mixture to a bowl and very slowly, a drop or two at a time, whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil by hand. Season with salt and pepper.
From the Editor:
This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.