Bloody Mary Shrimp Skewers Recipes

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Add to shrimp in large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Cut celery lengthwise in half, then cut each half crosswise into 6 pieces. Thread celery onto 12 small skewers along with remaining ingredients.

BLOODY MARY DIP WITH FOCACCIA SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the dip: Put the tomato passata, oil, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, celery salt, vodka if using and hot sauce into a medium sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat and simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• For the focaccia skewers: Meanwhile, thread an olive, piece of celery and cube of focaccia onto each cocktail skewer.
• Pour the dip into a serving bowl, place on a board and arrange the dipping skewers next to it. The dip can be served warm or at room temperature.

BLOODY MARY & SHRIMP

Steps:

• Shake V8, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tapatio/Tabasco, celery seed, salt, pepper and vodka in a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Mix well and chill.
• Shrimp: in a small saucepan, heat wine, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Poach shrimp just until pink and curled, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place on ice and refrigerate.
• When completely chilled, season lightly with salt and serve with bloody mary.
• Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the Bloody Mary between the glasses. Garnish each drink with 2 shrimp on short skewers. Add Celery and a thick Lemon Wedge to garnish.