Best Vodka Lemon Shrimp Recipes

VODKA LEMON SHRIMP

Steps:

• Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before starting.
• Vodka Lemon Sauce: In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice; heat gently until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then stir in vodka, oil, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Place shrimp in a deep bowl and spoon 3 T sauce over top; toss to combine. (do this no more than 30 minutes ahead or the lemon juice will start to toughen the shrimp) Set the remaining sauce aside in the saucepan.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between pieces, Grill, turning once, for 5 minutes or until pink and opaque. Arrange skewers on a serving plate.
• Whisk cornstarch into the remaining sauce and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened and glossy. Transfer to a bowl and place next to the shrimp skewers. ~ Or ~ cook the shrimp on the stovetop. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute shrimp, shaking pan for about 4 minutes or until pink and opaque.

LINDA'S LEMON SHRIMP A LA VODKA PASTA

Steps:

• Put on water to boil for pasta.
• In a lg. frying pan saute half the garlic along with all the onions, and mushrooms in 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• In another lg. frying pan saute the shrimp and the rest of the garlic in 4 T. of olive oil for 1 minute
• Add vodka and lemon juice, and cook about 2-3 mins., until shrimp are cooked, and vodka is reduced. Mix in with mushroom mixture, and set aside.
• Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. When done, drain well and return to pan. Set aside.
• In the meantime mix eggs, cream, and Parmesan cheese in a saucepan, over med. heat, mixing well. Heat until cheese is melted. Add to pasta, tossing well. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add all other ingredients, and toss well.
• Add more salt, pepper, to taste.
• Let simmer a few minutes.
• Serve.