Amuse Bouche
Shrimp Cocktail in a Tomato Shell Recipe



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Amuse Bouche, Shrimp Cocktail in a tomato shell Recipe
Amuse Bouche





Amuse your guests with a delicious shrimp appetizer 

this easy amuse bouche idea of filling a hollowed out tomato shell with cocktail sauce and
serving with shrimp is unique and a snap to make

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Amuse Bouche
Shrimp Cocktail in a Tomato Shell
recipe and photograph created by Peggy Bucholz for www.finedinings.com

 

 


For each amuse bouche you will need:

1 small tomato, stem attached
1 small cabbage leaf for garnish
1 frozen cooked Shrimp thawed, tail intact (31 - 40 count)
1 sprig fresh basil sprig for garnish
1 small sprig fresh parsley for garnish
cracked black pepper for garnish

Cut thin slice from bottom of tomato to sit flat on a plate, cut 1/3 off top (set aside for a
garnish), remove center leaving 1/4 inch shell, fill with cocktail sauce.

Place cabbage leaf on a serving plate, add the tomato shell and top.  Garnish with shrimp, basil and parsley; sprinkle plate with black pepper and serve.


Cocktail Sauce
recipe by my son Dave Bucholz, it is fabulous!
1/2 cup Chili Sauce or Catsup
2 Tablespoons Beaver hot Cream Style Horseradish grated horseradish root
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight to develop the flavors.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Wine recommendation: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc







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