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Buttery shrimp and mushrooms are cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and served on toast points for a flavorful appetizer perfect with a glass of wine.
By Dan George
The best part about this recipe is the sauce. It’s creamy, buttery and flavored with white wine. The wine is something that you definitely can not substitute here – don’t swap it out for chicken broth or anything like that.
Then you have to pair this white wine sauce with a bottle of Garnacha wine. It comes in all varieties from red to white and dry or sweet, whatever flavors you look for in a wine they have, and interesting fact about the Garnacha grape is that it’s the only variety that can produce both red and white wines. You can check out their Facebook page to get some more information about their wines, and which ones to cook with too!
Once the shrimp and mushrooms are cooked and the bread is toasted, put one slice on a plate and cut in half to make triangles. Add a few shrimp to the top and pour some of the sauce all over the shrimp and the bread.
This shrimp is perfect for appetizers or a tapas night while you sip on a bottle of Garnacha wine, make sure you grab a few different kinds so that your friends can try them all and see which is their favorite, red or white!
Happy #GarnachaDay!
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Garnacha Day — Shrimp Toasts and White Wine Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Buttery shrimp and mushrooms are cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and served on toast points for a flavorful appetizer perfect with a glass of wine.
Ingredients
- 18 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 10 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed, and thickly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup Garnacha white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices of bread, toasted
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until just pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Pour in the Garnacha white wine, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Season the sauce with salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Place a toasted bread slice on a plate and cut it in half to form triangles.
- Top each bread triangle with a few shrimp and spoon the sauce over the shrimp and bread.
- Serve immediately, ideally with a glass of Garnacha wine.
Notes
Do not substitute the white wine with chicken broth as it is essential for the sauce’s flavor. Pair this dish with a bottle of Garnacha wine for the best experience. This appetizer is perfect for a tapas night. Make sure to try different varieties of Garnacha wine, both red and white, to find your favorite pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 150
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of white wine should I use for the sauce?
You should use a good quality white wine, as this ingredient is crucial and cannot be substituted with chicken broth or any other liquid.
How do I ensure the shrimp and mushrooms are cooked properly?
Sauté the shrimp and mushrooms in butter until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, which typically takes about 3-4 minutes.
Can I use a different bread for the toast points?
While you can use other types of bread, a sturdy bread like a baguette or sourdough works best to hold the creamy shrimp and white wine sauce.
Instructions
1) Heat up how much oil?