Here is a simple dish to serve with the 2010 JC Cellars Rockpile Rose of Syrah. We love the simplicity of food and focus on the wine for a quick easy treat. Impress your guests.
Roasted Scampi with Brioche Crumbs
For 6
Prep time 15 minutes
Ingredients
18 Scampi or Large Shrimp
2 slices of Brioche
3 tablespoons of Salted Butter
21/2 tablespoons unsalted Butter
1 Pinch Hot Paprika or Chili Powder: I also like to use a pinch of Old Bay
Directions
1. Dry out the brioche in a moderately hot oven. Crush the brioche into crumbs and mix in the pinch of Hot Parika/Chili powder or Old bay.
2. Cut Scampi/Shrimp in two Lengthwise and clean the intestinal tract
3. Melt butter until it turns nutty color
4. Using a brush, glaze the Scampi/Shrimp, Shell Sides down, in a hot buttered, oven proof pan on top of the stove and cook 3 minutes.
Transfer to the oven and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Editor’s Note: I like to chill this wine slightly vs. serving at room temperature. Photo from another shrimp dish. To buy this wine go to http://www.jccellars.com/our-wines-current.html#cat12