Adam took one bite and said to the rest of us at the table (which included me, a 5 yr old, and a 3 yr old) "Who thinks this is the best thing they have ever put in their mouth?" Everyone but the 3 yr old raised their hand! It has been too long since I made this....my oh my, it is delicious! I got this recipe from a former co-worker when I lived in Tyler. She called it "Party Shrimp", which I think sounds more fun that the title that we gave it in our cookbook. It really is a party in your mouth.
Here is the sauce being poured over the raw shrimp, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts. I did cut my artichokes hearts into smaller pieces mainly for the kiddos. Oh, and I didn't have Sherry, so I used white wine with equally delicious results. The recipe calls for 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of cream...I just used 2 cups of milk (I was out of cream) and it was just as deliciously creamy, so I think I will change that in my cookbook for next time I make it, that way it is a little healthier. I also accidentally sprinkled 1 cup of Parmesan cheese on top instead of the 1/4 cup the recipe called for. I was reading the recipe really fast. I might do that again next time, I think it really added to the flavor.
Above is a pic as it came out of the oven...the Parmesan cheese coats the shrimp and the paprika adds great color. I have always served this over rice, Adam thinks I should try it over grits next time.
Here is a pic of my 5 yr old with her empty bowl! She gobbled it up, but the 3 yr old just wanted the sauce and rice. Over all I would say that my first evening to cook a real dinner since baby Sylvia was born a month ago was a great success. We have been eating out of the freezer when friends and family weren't bringing dinner over. It feels good to get back in the swing of things. --Carissa
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