Beetlejuice-Inspired Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 0.5 cups plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large egg
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 poblano pepper , seeded
• 0.5 cups grapeseed or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 6 tos 8 basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Place shrimp, shells on, in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss.

2. 2

   Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot; add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.

3. 3

   Cook shrimp in the skillet, without crowding, for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. You may have to work in batches. Remove shrimp from skillet and allow to cool.

4. 4

   Combine egg, poblano pepper, garlic clove, lime juice, and basil in a food processor and blend until smooth. With processor running, slowly add 1/2 cup grapeseed oil and process until mixture is smooth and thick.

5. 5

   Transfer mixture to a bowl and very slowly, a drop or two at a time, whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil by hand. Season with salt and pepper.