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| These aren't really Belgian Shrimp.
But the first time I made them, my friend and percussionist, Hit Man Howie Z (Howard Zizzi), was belching for three days after eating these scrumptious shrimps, So I called them Belgian (Belchin') Shrimp. But I reduced the garlic, and now the belching is gone! But the name stayed the same...but I promise to come up with a better one soon. Shrimp Pangrattato (Italian for bread crumbs) maybe... This is my favorite appetizer. It's great for parties--like New Year's Eve--and it can be prepared in advance. Just put all the ingredients together, and refrigerate until you're ready to cook. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. large shrimp 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon (at least!) of garlic chopped oh so fine 2 tablespoons chopped parsley salt and pepper Do not use frozen shrimp in the bag! They are yucky! Use large shrimp. Shell and de-vein the shrimps. This means, remove the shell, make an incision down the spine of the shrimp, and remove the dark vein. Rinse and pat the shrimpys dry with paper towels, and put in a large bowl. Add the oils, the breadcrumbs, the garlic, the parsley, salt and pepper, and mix it up. You don't want the shrimp too oily, or too bready, so make adjustments..a little more oil if too dry, a little more breadcrumbs if too oily. But be careful--make sure the shrimp are lightly coated--you don't want too much breading. The Shrimp are the stars of this show. Let all these ingredients mingle and get to know each other for a half-hour (at least). If you are going to marinade for more than a half-hour or so, refrigerate until about a half-hour before you cook. When you're ready, turn your broiler on its highest setting. Put the shrimp on a tray and stick 'em in the broiler. Keep a close watch! These guys only need a couple minutes a side, so don't burn 'em! When golden brown, turn them over and give them a couple minutes (or less!) on the other side, until golden brown. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon, and you will be thanking the Slim Dude (and Hit Man Howie Z!) profusely. We hope! Have a glass of champagne, and mangia! Watch Slim Man cooking! |
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