Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp with Blue Cheese and Celery

Name: Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp with Blue Cheese and Celery
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 bunch celery, cut into sticks; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry; 2 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 lb large (16 to 20 per lb) shrimp, in shells; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper; About 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 bunch celery, cut into sticks
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry
2 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 lb large (16 to 20 per lb) shrimp, in shells
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
About 1/2 cup olive oil

1
Puree blue cheese, oil, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
2
Transfer to a bowl and whisk in cream.
3
Serve dip with celery.
4
Stir together sauce ingredients.
5
Make a deep lengthwise incision along inner curve of each shrimp with a small knife, cutting all the way through flesh but not shell.
6
Devein.
7
Toss with kosher salt and cracked pepper to coat.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook shrimp in batches, without crowding, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.
9
Transfer to a large bowl as cooked.
10
Add sauce to shrimp and toss well to coat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp with Blue Cheese and Celery falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!