Chef Tim Thomas of Georgia’s Sea Island Resort was crowned “King of Seafood” at the fourth-annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans. Here’s one of his winning recipes; for his winning Georgia peach chutney, hoecake and shrimp sausage recipes, visit greatamericanseafoodcookoff.com/07chef_GA.html .
Wild Georgia Shrimp
18 wild Georgia shrimp (size 16/20), peeled and de-veined
½ cup olive oil
5 cloves minced garlic
½ tsp. dry tarragon
¾ tsp. sambal (available in the Asian section of most supermarkets)
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
Combine all ingredients together and marinate for 30 minutes. Sear shrimp in a hot pan for 30 seconds on each side.
Where to dine:
Ocean Forest Golf Club , 200 at Sea Island, 912-638-5834
