Description
📖 Inspired by the book Hazelnuts and Homicide by N.E. Carlisle, this gothic twist on shrimp cocktail is equal parts spicy and sophisticated. “Nevermore” Blackened Shrimp with a deep blackberry cocktail sauce brings just the right amount of drama to your dinner table—perfect for spooky season, book club parties, or any time you want to channel your inner Poe.
This is the second dish featured in our Poe-Inspired Dinner Playlist, where each recipe is drawn straight from the darkly delicious Thanksgiving menu in Hazelnuts and Homicide. 💀🦐🖤
Whether you're a fan of cozy mysteries, classic horror, or just looking to try something bold and new, this recipe delivers major flavor and atmosphere.
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Hazelnuts and Homicide by N.E. Carlisle:
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Author Website: https://www.NECarlisle.com
🦐 RECIPE: “Nevermore” Blackened Shrimp Cocktail (Serves 6–8)
Ingredients:
1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp blackening spice (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper)
½ cup ketchup
3 tbsp blackberry preserves
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Toss shrimp with olive oil and spice blend.
Sear in a hot skillet until pink and charred on the edges, about 2–3 minutes per side.
In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, preserves, horseradish, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
Chill both shrimp and sauce before serving.
🖤 Serving Note: Serve in cocktail glasses with sauce at the bottom and shrimp perched on the rim for a moody presentation.
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