Shrimp Sates with Greek Garlic Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time. Ingredients:
7 large garlic cloves |
1 pound medium shrimp (about 32) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
5 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed,torn into pieces |
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, ground fine in a food processor |
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Chop 2 garlic cloves coarse and in a bowl stir together with shrimp, rosemary, and 2 tablespoons oil. Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 24.
2. Prepare grill.
3. In a small bowl soak bread in 1/4 cup water 15 minutes and squeeze out excess water.
4. Chop remaining 5 garlic cloves fine and in a food processor purée with almonds, bread, and salt to taste until fluffy and very smooth. With motor running add remaining 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, blending until sauce is emulsified, and blend in lemon juice. Transfer dipping sauce to a small bowl.
5. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
6. Serve shrimp satés.
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