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A plate of dirty martini shrimp with green olives, and a parsley garnish evokes the essence of a dirty martini. In the background are a glass, toothpicks, pepper mill, sliced lemon, and a container.
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Dirty Martini Shrimp

Succulent shrimp pair with a variety of dirty martini cocktail inspired ingredients to make a versatile dish everyone is sure to enjoy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp, Tik Tok
Servings: 8
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 Cloves garlic large, minced
  • 1 Teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 Pounds shrimp extra-large, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup dry vermouth
  • ½ cup olives Castelvetrano, pitted, torn or halved
  • 1 Pinch red pepper flakes
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Add the vermouth, olives, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve as an appetizer (for 8 people) or main dish (for 4 people).

Notes

Using frozen shrimp? Ensure they are completely thawed before use and pat them dry with paper towels.
Shrimp cooking too fast? Take the shrimp out of the pan and continue with the sauce, adding them back in just before serving. The smaller the shrimp, the faster they will cook.
Check for doneness: When the shrimp curl into a C shape, they're cooked. If they curl into an O shape, they're overcooked! So keep an eye on them.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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