Marys Christmas Shrimp Tree Food

SHRIMP ROASTED ON ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Make a slit along the vein of each shrimp using a sharp paring knife, cutting through the shells and slightly into the flesh to partially butterfly; devein. Combine garlic and oil in a medium bowl, slightly mashing garlic. Stir in orange zest and juice. Add shrimp. Rub marinade into shrimp to coat. Let marinate in refrigerator, covered, tossing occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper; toss to coat. Remove from marinade, brushing off any large garlic pieces. Strain marinade into a bowl, pressing on garlic; discard solids.
• Arrange half the rosemary in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Place oranges on top of rosemary. Arrange shrimp on top of oranges. Tuck remaining rosemary between shrimp. Pour in reserved marinade.
• Bake in upper third of oven until shrimp start to brown and are just cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes.

MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE

Steps:

• Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
• Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.

MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE

Steps:

• Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
• Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.

MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE

Steps:

• Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
• Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.

MARY'S CHRISTMAS SHRIMP TREE

Steps:

• Wrap a 9 inch tall Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. Use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. Cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. Place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. Set the cone onto the cheese to anchor.
• Use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. Scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. Serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.