Louisiana Shrimp @ Cookshop

After a friends gallery opening, Taylor and I decided to grab a quick nibble at Cookshop – conveniently located in the heart of the Chelsea galleries.   We were nibbley but wanted to stay light on our feet and knew we’d be joining others for a full-blown dinner line up later.  All that considered, and remembering the heavenly bread and Cookshop signature crème fraiche-caramelized onion dip at the ready, we decided to split the Louisiana shrimp appetizer. Moreover, since I am going to Louisiana for the first time in a few days, it seemed apropos.

Relevant or not, three monster-sized, head-on juicy shrimp hit the spot.  They are roasted with the shells on, making for an incredibly luscious and tender flavor.  My favorite thing is always sucking out the head juice when the shrimp are prepared just right… and here they are; what a treat!  The shrimpies perch atop one another, resting on a mound of a creamy white bean and cucumber salad.