Summer Bites:: Olive Oil Poached Shrimp

As you start to develop menus for dinners and appetizers for hot summer evenings, be sure to remember this quick olive oil poached shrimp recipe. It's inspired by Italy's tradition of aperitivo, and it is a yummy summer delicacy. This recipe basically tastes like summer. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Olive Oil Poached Shrimp

You will need:

- 3 cups olive oil

- 3 large fresh rosemary sprigs

- 18 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 4 Lemon wedges

To prepare:

Add 3 cups olive oil into a heavy large saucepan, and add rosemary sprigs. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan and heat oil over medium heat until the thermometer registers between 165°F and 180°F. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to hot oil and poach just until shrimp are opaque in the center, adjusting heat to maintain a temperature between 165°F and 180°F, about 8 minutes. Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve at room temperature, garnish with lemon wedges.