ChefJune
Master Chef
I think he means small as in appetizer sized portions. But he hasn't been back to talk to us at all!
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Hi again 
Thanks for all the replies, and sorry I haven't had time to participate in the discussion myself. But please, keep 'em coming
I mean small as in appetizer sized portions, as ChefJune put it.
My first thoughts have been to make maybe around six or seven different dishes - some seafood, some veggies and one meat.
Asparagus would be very nice, but they aren't in season where I live (Denmark), and as a principle I try to use the things that are in season.
Thanks for all the replies, and sorry I haven't had time to participate in the discussion myself. But please, keep 'em coming
I mean small as in appetizer sized portions, as ChefJune put it.
My first thoughts have been to make maybe around six or seven different dishes - some seafood, some veggies and one meat.
Asparagus would be very nice, but they aren't in season where I live (Denmark), and as a principle I try to use the things that are in season.
ChefJune
Master Chef
This is a dish that can be served as a "tapa" / small plate, or a regular main course. It goes FABULOUSLY with Champagne.
Shrimp de Jonghe
Shrimp de Jonghe was created by a Belgian chef/restaurateur in Chicago many years ago – probably in the ‘20’s. It’s been one of my favorite things to eat since I was about six and my “Fairy Godmother” took our family to a restaurant where this was a specialty. I figured out how to make it when I was a teenager, and the rest is history. I didn’t know until recently, tho, that it was unknown to most of the rest of the USA. If you like shrimp, you definitely should have this recipe!
4 to 6 servings
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 to 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped (or to taste)
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup very finely chopped parsley
½ cup Fino sherry
dash of cayenne pepper
dash of paprika
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1. Cream together butter, salt and garlic. Mix the bread crumbs, parsley, sherry, pepper and paprika with the butter mixture.
2. Put the shrimp into boiling water. Cover and remove from heat to remain only until they turn pink. Rinse with cold water and drain.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter 4 to 6 individual ovenproof dishes, or one large casserole dish.
4. Divide shrimp among casserole dishes. Mound crumb mixture on top. Bake 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and sizzling.
Teacher’sTip: Because this is so unbelievably rich, Shrimp de Jonghe doesn’t want much in the way of accompaniment. A simple salad with a vinaigrette or a plain-but-perfect green vegetable along with enough crusty bread to sop up ALL the sauce will be PERFECT!
Shrimp de Jonghe
Shrimp de Jonghe was created by a Belgian chef/restaurateur in Chicago many years ago – probably in the ‘20’s. It’s been one of my favorite things to eat since I was about six and my “Fairy Godmother” took our family to a restaurant where this was a specialty. I figured out how to make it when I was a teenager, and the rest is history. I didn’t know until recently, tho, that it was unknown to most of the rest of the USA. If you like shrimp, you definitely should have this recipe!
4 to 6 servings
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 to 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped (or to taste)
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup very finely chopped parsley
½ cup Fino sherry
dash of cayenne pepper
dash of paprika
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1. Cream together butter, salt and garlic. Mix the bread crumbs, parsley, sherry, pepper and paprika with the butter mixture.
2. Put the shrimp into boiling water. Cover and remove from heat to remain only until they turn pink. Rinse with cold water and drain.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter 4 to 6 individual ovenproof dishes, or one large casserole dish.
4. Divide shrimp among casserole dishes. Mound crumb mixture on top. Bake 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and sizzling.
Teacher’sTip: Because this is so unbelievably rich, Shrimp de Jonghe doesn’t want much in the way of accompaniment. A simple salad with a vinaigrette or a plain-but-perfect green vegetable along with enough crusty bread to sop up ALL the sauce will be PERFECT!
ChefJune: I assume that one peels the shrimp?
ChefJune
Master Chef
yes. 
4meandthem
Half Baked
That shrimp dish sounds great.
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
That sounds wonderful, June!
Here's another recipe that would work well. Naturally, it can be multiplied to how many you are serving.
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f16/easy-and-elegant-shrimp-florentine-for-two-64669.html
Here's another recipe that would work well. Naturally, it can be multiplied to how many you are serving.
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f16/easy-and-elegant-shrimp-florentine-for-two-64669.html
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