Crossroads

The Devil You Say!

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

As you're rambling through life wishing for this and wanting for that, it's always a better idea to just take a look around and be thankful for what you have. 

Today we're talking about making deals... you know, the kind you should think twice about. But, while you're thinking you might as well enjoy some spicy "Little Devil" shrimp, a cool cocktail and some tunes to remind you to proceed with caution. 

On the other hand you only live once... your choice.

In the words of Yogi Berra-"when you come to a fork in the road take it!"

... The Pots Are On!

The Plate... 

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

The perfect little dish to satisfy your guilty pleasures. It's quick, easy and devilishly delicious. After all, loosely translated it means... Little Devil Shrimp.  Enjoy!

What you need... 

1 lb of shrimp / peeled and deveined (of course)

3 tbsp olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes

3 cloves of garlic / sliced thin

1 serrano chile / finely chopped

1/4 cup of Limoncello

1/4 cup white wine

2 cups of crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 tbsp of fresh parsley / finely chopped

1 tsp of fresh basil / finely chopped

1 tsp of fresh oregano / finely chopped

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp butter

zest and juice from 1 lemon 

Get Cooking...

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. 

Cover the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides.  

Add the chile flakes, garlic and serrano chile.

Remove from the heat and add the Limoncello and flambe'.

Add the white wine and tomatoes and cook the sauce until it reduces by about half (5 minutes).

Finish with the grated cheese, parsley, basil and oregano. 

Add the EVO and butter.

Season with the lemon zest and juice. 

Serve with garlic bread or over angel hair pasta.       

The Playlist... 

Crossroads

Just a few tunes to consider when you it comes to decision making time. Be careful what you wish for... you just might get it.

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The Bar... 

Little Devil

What you need...

1 oz light rum

1 oz gin

1/2 oz lemon juice

1/2 oz sliver tequila

Start drinking...

Fill a shaker with ice.

Add all ingredients.

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Here, Take This...

Lawd Have Mercy!

Please...Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!