Food & Wine USA - (12)December 2018

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Channel good cheer with a sophisticated bottle of Italian Prosecco.

ADD SPARKLE TO YOUR TABLE

Total Time 30 min; Serves 4

STEP 1 In a small bowl,

whisk the mayonnaise with

the hot sauce.

STEP 2 In a large bowl, mix the

chopped shrimp with the panko,

eggs, scallions, lemon zest,

smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of

salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of pepper.

Form the mixture into 8 ⁄4-inch-

thick cakes.

STEP 3 In a large skillet, heat

the olive oil. In batches, add

the shrimp cakes and cook over

moderately high heat, turning

once, until browned and cooked

through, about 4 minutes total.

Transfer to plates and serve

with the spicy mayonnaise and

lemon wedges.

Shrimp Cakes

cup mayonnaise

tablespoon hot sauce

pound shelled and

deveined shrimp, chopped

cup panko

large eggs

tablespoons fi nely

chopped scallions

teaspoon fi nely grated

lemon zest

teaspoon smoked paprika

teaspoon salt

teaspoon pepper

cup extra-virgin olive oil

Lemon wedges, for

serving

1⁄2

1

1

⁄4

2

3

1

⁄4

1

1⁄2

1⁄4

Sparkling wines add a joyful element
to the festive season. Produced and
estate-bottled in Gambellara, a pretty
winemaking region tucked between
Vicenza and Verona in northern Italy,
Zonin Prosecco DOC has a refi ned
bouquet with dry, fruity notes. Made from
gently pressed grapes adhering to the
traditional Charmat method, this elegant

sparkling wine glows with a pale-yellow

color and just the right amount of bubbles

for celebrating in style.

The palate-pleasing almond and citrus

fl avors pair nicely with passed hors d’oeuvres

such as mini crab or shrimp cakes, or crackers

topped with small slices of mozzarella and

cherry tomatoes. Or, to end a meal, serve it

in tulip-shaped glasses with fi ne desserts.

Strike a balance

between classic

holiday décor and

sleek modern design

with toned-down

metallics like light

gold and brushed

silver, as well as soft

ambient lighting

from strings of

white holiday lights

or paper lanterns.

Instead of heavily

scented candles,

create fragrant

centerpieces with

sprigs of rosemary,

GO WITH SIMPLE STATEMENTS eucalyptus, or pine.

HOLIDAY HOSTING TIP