How to make Spicy Shrimp New Orleans Style

The spicy shrimp New Orleans style. A little heat, a little sweet and a whole lot of flavor! 

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup mustard
• 2 green onions – finely chopped
• 1 celery rib – finely chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• Pinch of salt – to taste
• ¼ tsp tabasco sauce – to taste
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• ¼ cup prepared horseradish
• 2 tb ketchup – or to taste
• Pinch of sugar – optional
• 1 large garlic clove – minced
• Sprinkle of black pepper – to taste
• 3-3 ½ lbs large shrimp – cooked and peeled

METHOD:

1. Add parsley, oil, vinegar, mustard, ketchup, horseradish, scallions, celery, garlic, paprika, sugar, Tabasco, salt, pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until almost smooth with just a little texture – about 30 or 40 seconds. 
2. With a spatula, scrape into a separate bowl that will be large enough to hold the shrimp. 
3. Add the shrimp, stir well until all combined, refrigerate covered for 8-10 hours. 
4. Serve over cooked rice for a warm meal or shredded iceberg lettuce for a cool dish. Pass additional marinade to spoon over shrimp. 

NOTE: when I make this dish to serve as a warm dish over cooked rice, I increase the marinade by half as my family likes to pour it on! 

BUON MANGIATA!