Shrimp Charcuterie Board

Be the talk of the party while serving tender shrimp and vegetables accompanied by three flavorful dipping sauces.

 
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds BAP-certified shrimp, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • Assorted vegetables such as celery stalks, radishes, bell peppers, endive and cucumbers

Spicy Apricot Sauce
  • ½ cup apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chile garlic sauce
Smoked Paprika Aioli
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Green Sauce
  • 1 cup parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Fresno or serrano chile, seeded and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
  • 1 small lime, zested and juiced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step One

    Toss shrimp with the salt and baking soda and let stand 15 minutes.

  2. Step Two
    Bring a large pot of water almost to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the shrimp and cover. Let stand 2-4 minutes depending on size.

     

  3. Step Three
    While the shrimp are standing, put 2 cups of ice in a large bowl and fill with water. When the shrimp are done, pour the shrimp into a strainer set in the sink, then transfer the shrimp to the ice bath. Stir the shrimp until chilled and strain again. Pat dry.

     

  4. Step Four

    Spicy Apricot Sauce - stir together the ingredients in a medium bowl.

  5. Step Five

    Smoked Paprika Aioli - stir together the ingredients in a medium bowl.

  6. Step Six

    Green Sauce - combine all ingredients in a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

  7. Step Seven
    To serve: Mound the shrimp on a large platter or serving board. Transfer the dipping sauces to small bowls and place on or near platter. Fill the platter with vegetables and serve.

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