Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Herb Aioli | Saveur

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Herb Aioli | Saveur

www.saveur.com

An intriguing alternative to shrimp cocktail, this dish of fresh crustaceans and creamy, aromatic dip makes a wonderful Christmas dinner appetizer. See the recipe »

View Original

Share this recipe:

Ingredients

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp. black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp. whole coriander seeds
  • 8 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 8 whole cloves garlic, plus 3 cloves, mashed into a paste
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 lemon sliced, plus 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed juice and wedges for serving
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 lb. raw, head-on, shell-on jumbo shrimp
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp. dijon mustard
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup packed fresh tarragon leaves
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup packed fresh dill fronds
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup canola oil
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup olive oil

More Like This