French in a Flash: Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Chermoula
French in This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Toss the shrimp with their shells on with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer, and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, until they have turned pink and have started to curl.
While the shrimp are roasting, make the chermoula. Roughly chop the cilantro, parsley, garlic, scallion, and jalapeno. Pulse them in the food processor with the lemon juice, olive oil, spices, and salt and pepper to taste until about the consistency of a pesto.
Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy
Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy are my top picks for French. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. You could try Calvet Cremant de Bordeaux Brut rosé. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 17 dollars per bottle.
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Calvet Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rose
Brilliant salmon color with an elegant nose of raspberries and cassis. Very fine and persistent pinpoint bubbles that tease the mouth and lovely finish of crisp, round, fruity flavors. Enjoy Calvet Brut Rose any time as an aperitif, cocktail blend, brunch libation, or for any cause for celebration.