We’re days away from popping bottles of the bubbly so I thought it would be fun to round up some Teaspoon recipes that are ideal to serve with Champagne or your favorite sparkling wine.
I start with one my all-time favorite party foods to make and eat, Rosemary Shrimp Skewers. I’m lucky to partake of the Italian-American tradition of 7 Fish Christmas Eve dinner every year, and every year, I bring this pretty shrimp dish that I’ve adapted from an old Cooking Light issue. This recipe also is a fantastic New Year’s Eve party appetizer as it pairs nicely with Prosecco, Champagne or just about any sparkler you are pouring at midnight.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of one lemon
- Salt & pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, uncooked
- 18-20 rosemary sprigs (for skewers)
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour into two large plastic bags.
- Divide shrimp into the two bags. Seal tightly and shake until shrimp is completely coated. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours.
- Thread three pieces of shrimp on each rosemary sprig. Discard marinade.
- On a grill pan over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place 4 - 6 skewers at a time on hot pan. Cook 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all shrimp skewers have been cooked.
- Serve on a bed of rosemary sprigs or arugula leaves.
Or try Serena’s easy & elegant Bacon Onion Tart (I made as an appetizer for Chirstmas dinner to rave reviews.)
Roasted Carrot & Crab Bisque Shooters make for another lovely start to an New Year’s party & champagne sipping.
Another easy appetizer idea – wrap paper thin strips of prosciutto around slices of persimmons. Check out Serena’s Perfect Persimmon tips.
Lastly, have this Black Eyed Pea & Bacon dish be the first food you eat at the stroke of midnight for good luck & prosperity in the new year.
Here’s to good eats and good drinks to ring in 2012 – cheers!
I HAVE to try those shrimp. Man, that sounds so delicious!
They take some time but fairly simple to make – they smell amazing when grilling! Thanks for your comment