Garlic & Roasted Chili Balsamic Grilled Shrimp
This recipe delivers a smoky, spicy, and tangy punch, perfect for grilling or broiling. The garlic & roasted chili olive oil enhances the shrimp, while a generous pour of balsamic adds a sweet and acidic depth.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup garlic & roasted chili olive oil
- ⅓ cup mango or pineapple balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic & roasted chili olive oil, mango or pineapple balsamic vinegar, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or use a broiler). Thread shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.
- Drizzle with extra mango or pineapple balsamic vinegar, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Basil Balsamic Seared Scallops
A rich yet fresh dish where scallops are seared in basil olive oil and finished with a luscious balsamic reduction.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs sea scallops, patted dry
- ½ cup basil olive oil
- ⅓ cup pear or white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat basil olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat, add butter and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and pear or white balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, reducing slightly.
- Return scallops to the pan, spooning the sauce over them for 1 minute.
- Plate scallops, drizzle with extra balsamic reduction, and garnish with fresh basil.
Black Truffle Balsamic Butter Salmon
A luxurious dish where the umami of black truffle meets the richness of butter and the brightness of balsamic.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs salmon fillet, skin-on
- ½ cup black truffle olive oil
- ⅓ cup Bordeaux cherry or fig balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix black truffle olive oil, Bordeaux cherry or fig balsamic vinegar, melted butter, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and brush generously with the mixture.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, basting once, until the salmon is flaky.
- Drizzle with extra balsamic before serving and garnish with fresh thyme.