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Recipe Title:
Sparkling Mediterranean Shrimp
Pairing:
Prosecco
Category:
Starter
Submitted By:
Richard N.
Location:
South Hadley, MA
Date Added:
May 21, 2010
Votes:
401
Comments:
48

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  1. Andreann — Fri, May 21, 2010 @ 1:30 PM
    look forward to trying this.
    Good luck
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  2. Nicole — Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 5:37 PM
    This recipe and pairing is incredible AND truly a cosmic combination. Great job!
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  3. Jeremy — Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 6:27 PM
    We just tried this recipe and think it will be perfect for our next wine dinner. Thank you for submitting and good luck in the competition.
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  4. Rick — Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 11:10 PM
    Recipe sounds great, pairing seems perfect. Good luck
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  5. Maria — Mon, May 24, 2010 @ 12:43 PM
    Good dish, I will make it next time I have friends over for dinner
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  6. Barbara — Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 7:47 AM
    Wonderfully light starter, pairing is delightful. Good Luck.
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  7. Michelle — Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 8:08 AM
    Good luck! Sounds like a great combination.
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  8. Walter — Wed, June 02, 2010 @ 1:13 AM
    such a great combination of flavors
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  9. marie — Thu, June 03, 2010 @ 2:15 AM
    great recipe
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  10. Erica — Thu, June 03, 2010 @ 2:22 AM
    mmmmmmmmm when can I come over for dinner.
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  11. Dianne — Sun, June 06, 2010 @ 12:39 PM
    Looks great and the name is intriguing. Can't wait to try this with my wine group.
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  12. Rick — Sun, June 06, 2010 @ 12:41 PM
    Use more butter for a great dipping sauce with fresh bread.
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  13. David — Tue, June 08, 2010 @ 2:43 PM
    WOW. Looks and sounds FANTASTIC. Will attempt this recipe this weekend.
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  14. Hugh — Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 6:32 AM
    I love this recipe!!!
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  15. Deb — Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 7:22 PM
    This pairing was excellent! Loved both the dish and the wine! Thanks Richard N.!
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  16. Sue — Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 7:35 AM
    Great recipe!! I can't wait to make it!
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  17. Jackie — Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 1:21 PM
    My tongue just threw a party for my mouth!! This recipe and pairing are perfect!
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  18. Ann-Marie Woods — Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 7:16 PM
    Rick does a great job presenting the making of his delicious Shrimp dinner. I can't wait to try his recipe.
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  19. Bill Woods — Sat, June 12, 2010 @ 7:18 PM
    I love shrimp, and I think I would really enjoy Rick's "Sparkling Mediterranean Shrimp" ricipe.
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  20. beth — Mon, June 14, 2010 @ 6:41 AM
    looks like a perfect summer dish!
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  21. Janet — Mon, June 14, 2010 @ 1:28 PM
    I tried this recipe and it made my mouth smile.
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  22. Jim — Mon, June 14, 2010 @ 1:35 PM
    Looks like a winner to me. Sounds really great, my wife is going to make it tonight. Can't wait.
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  23. Ann Marie — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 2:37 PM
    Can't wait to try this recipe!
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  24. Linda — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 6:41 AM
    Shrimp recipe sounds delicious and the wine pairing is great. Can't wait to try this.
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  25. Charles — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 7:18 AM
    not bad fora guy that can't cook
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  26. Don — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 3:01 PM
    I can't wait to try this!!
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  27. Steve Duval — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 4:05 PM
    Good Luck!
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  28. Bill W. — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 6:15 PM
    Great Recipe!
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  29. Nancy — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:12 PM
    Loved the dish and compliments from friends!
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  30. tom — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 1:32 AM
    Sounds like a wounderful dish. Can't wait to try it...
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  31. lloyd — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 6:38 AM
    Good job, good luck
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  32. susan — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 7:07 PM
    Sounds great can,t wait to try it.
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  33. Susan — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 11:22 AM
    tried it great
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  34. hugh — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 5:09 PM
    I love Shrimp & Lime juice...
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  35. Gail — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 5:24 PM
    Nice and easy recipe!
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  36. Tom — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 8:46 PM
    Tried it - excellent and easy
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  37. Jim — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 8:46 PM
    very nice with the prosecco
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  38. Aimee — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 9:03 PM
    Simply delicious!!!!
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  39. william — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 6:21 AM
    Extraordinary!
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  40. mike — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 6:22 AM
    To die for!!!
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  41. Steve — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 7:24 AM
    Sounds delicious..will try it soon.
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  42. Susan — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 7:28 AM
    everyone loved it
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  43. Jack Hardy — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 8:07 AM
    Add to the list of great seafood recipes !! This one's a keeper...
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  44. Jim — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 7:01 PM
    sounds delic.
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  45. barbara — Sun, June 27, 2010 @ 12:41 PM
    beautiful and tasty!
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  46. Trish — Sun, June 27, 2010 @ 9:07 PM
    Tried it, love, love it!
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  47. Pat — Tue, June 29, 2010 @ 5:37 PM
    It looks great. Am sure it is delicious.
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  48. Gary G — Wed, June 30, 2010 @ 3:58 AM
    Great Job Richard N.
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Sparkling Mediterranean Shrimp

Paired with Prosecco

Description:

A cosmic combination of shrimp and the rich and salty flavors of the Mediterranean with proscuitto & olives.

Ingredients:

  1. 20 Shrimp(31-40)
  2. 1T olive oil
  3. 5T unsalted butter divided
  4. 4 sun dried tomatoes in olive oil sliced in strips
  5. 1/4 cup Kalamata olives sliced (about 9)
  1. 2 cloves minced garlic
  2. 4 slices prosciutto sliced in 1/4 strips
  3. 3T feta crumbled cheese
  4. 1 lime
  5. fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Over medium heat add 1T olive oil then 4T butter, when melted add garlic for 30 sec then sun dried tomatoes for 1 min.Add olives for 1 min, then shrimp for about 2 min. add prosciutto and turn shrimp, Add 2T of feta cheese and a squeeze of lime. Swirl in last T of butter then after 1 or 2 min. min. turn off heat. Add another squeeze of lime and fresh pepper. Plate 5 shrimp and garnish with Feta cheese.

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