Okay. I normally don’t do the recipe thing on here, but this one is worth passing along. I am hosting Thanksgiving again, so I whipped out my file from last year to start figuring out the menu. I always like to do a couple tried and true apps that everyone loves, and then throw in some new, unexpected ones. This one was the big winner. Both adults and kids loved it and I will be serving it at an upcoming Christmas cocktail party. And I promise you it’s easy to throw together! You won’t have the ingredients on hand, necessarily, but it’s worth grabbing them. It all comes together in under 10 minutes. 
Sautéed Shrimp Cocktail – giada {food network}
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp {peeled, tail-on, de-veined}
- 1 Tbsp. herbs de Provence
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/4 Cup plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard { I just used brown mustard]
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. Turmeric { I had to ask my mom what that was!} It’s a spice & you need it!
- 1/4 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves
In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add shrimp and herbs. Add salt and pepper. Cook until pink {about 2 minutes per side} In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, mustard, syrup, turmeric, and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a bowl on a serving platter with shrimp {obviously!} Couple of notes:
- It makes more dipping sauce than you will need. Every last shrimp was gone, so what I would do next time is put out only HALF the dip saving the other half for dipping carrots and celery the next day {just a thought}.
- Sauce would be really cute in a festive martini glass with the shrimp at the base.
That looks incredible. When I one day broaden my horizons with a visit to your beautiful country, I'll be requesting this when I swing by for a visit, along with Sonia on a chalkboard coaster. x
Yum! Thanks for sharing. I am always looking for new and tasty appetizers to serve.
My guys will love this Courtney! Thanks!
-Rene
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Mmm! This sounds delicious! I love shrimp cocktail but sometimes It's nice to have a little change and this sounds like just the thing. Thanks for sharing!
this sounds yummy! giada's recipes are my fave!
jillian xoxo
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This is just in time as this morning I was wondering what I could bring to my sis-n-law's for Thanksgiving:) They will love this!
this sounds yummy and easy too! love giada!
I don't eat shrimp, but I will definitely make the dip for something else!!!
Man I wished I liked shrimp…however my husband LOVES them! I should be nice and whip this up for him…hmmmm : )
Sounds yummy and simple to make! Everyone in my family loves shrimp so this will be a hit for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing. I am always looking for new recipes.
If any of you have some great ones for the holidays, please pass them along!! I need all the help I can get.
That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Courtney! Giada's recipe's never disappoint.