Spicy Shrimp Cocktail with Olive Oil Aioli

Name: Spicy Shrimp Cocktail with Olive Oil Aioli
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, deveined, shell on; 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp 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 oil or canola oil; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Elevate your appetizer game with this spicy shrimp cocktail, complete with a homemade olive oil aioli that's sure to impress. Perfect for any occasion!

Recipe Info

Prep Time

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories240calories

carbohydrates3g

fat63g

protein17g

Appetizer American

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, deveined, shell on

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp 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 oil or canola oil

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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.

In a food processor, combine egg, poblano pepper, garlic clove, lime juice, and basil. Blend until smooth.

With the 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.