| Pepper-Wrapped Shrimp With Saffron Aioli October, 2002 Makes about 20 / Aioli, a garlicky mayonnaise, is seasoned here with saffron, justifiably the world's most precious spice. Made from the stigmas of crocus flowers, one ounce of saffron results from a staggering 14,000 hand-picked stigmas. 1/2 cup low-fat or regular mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1/8 teaspoon saffron, crushed 1 pound large shrimp (about 20), shelled and deveined 2 teaspoons Spanish hot or sweet paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1. To make the aioli, combine mayonnaise, parsley, capers, lemon juice, garlic, and saffron in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Preheat broiler. Sprinkle shrimp with paprika and salt. Wrap each shrimp with a strip of piquillo pepper. Arrange shrimp on a rack in a broiler pan; brush with olive oil, if desired. Broil just until center is opaque, turning once, about 3 minutes. Serve with saffron aioli. Calories 178,Fat 9,Perfat 48,Cholesterol 177,Carbo 4,Protein 19 |