Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 10 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped, seeded brine-cured black olives, such as kalamata
  • 2 teaspoons small capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus small fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, garlic, Essence, and pepper flakes and toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
  • Let marinate, refrigerated, for at least 1 and up to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, place the potatoes and enough salted water to cover by 1-inch and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss with 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of the salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade and grill the shrimp, turning, until opaque, pink, and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and set on a platter to cool slightly.
  • Add the shrimp to the bowl with the potatoes.
  • Add the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, the olives, capers, cilantro, salt, and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve on small plates, garnishing each plate with a sprig of cilantro.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.