Thursday, May 28, 2009

Foodie Friday .... Y'all ComeBack






This week there are wedding programs to be tied with ribbon, gift baskets to be assembled, drop-in overnight guests from six hundred miles away(yikes!), and the dishwasher died. And yet, we still have to eat. Beloved is always in a much better mood when his food doesn't come in a bag or Styrofoam! Because I am longing for the beach and seafood, I made one of our all-time favorites to dress up Costco shrimp and lump crab meat! Now I admit the seafood is not as good as picking it out from the seafood market in your swimsuit and flip flops, but with this dressing it's pretty darned good! The recipe is supposedly a salad dressing from the old Dennery's Restaurant in Jackson, MS, but my family has long used it as a dipping sauce for boiled shrimp. Once you taste it you'll understand the recipe's name.




When we make our annual family trip to the beach, I usually take a jar of this down in an ice chest. Our first stop is to buy shrimp on the way in. A couple of hours later when the unpacking is done , cold shrimp and ComeBack sauce are ready with some iced tea, a cold beer, or a glass of chardonnay. There's nothing like it to set the tone and get you in beach mode!

One of the nicest things about this recipe is that it is done completely in the blender and lasts well in the refrigerator (although it seldom gets the chance).


Last night I started out with Costco shrimp and lump crab meat, a bag of romaine, and some roadside tomatoes. We ladled on the Comeback and were immediately transported to the beach! Here's how you make it: In a blender puree three cloves of garlic (I used minced), and about 1/2-3/4 of an onion. Add one cup of mayonnaise, one cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup vegetable oil,and one teaspoon each of black pepper, paprika, and prepared mustard. Add salt to taste and a dash of hot sauce.Blend and refrigerate. Make sure you have all your kissing done before you start eating--it's potent! This is also great on a hoagie bun with fried shrimp, as dipping sauce for onion rings, or just as a salad dressing. We'll eat it on just about anything!


It looks like a lot more effort was involved and Beloved was happy. If you are lucky enough to be headed to the beach or just buying shrimp, don't forget this recipe! Click on the Foodie Friday button on the sidebar to see what our gracious hostess Michael at Designs by Gollum has cooked up. She and lots of friends are waiting!

27 comments:

  1. Bless your hear Susan! The only thing worse going out on you than a dishwasher is your dryer! Yikes! That sauce sounds wonderful! I might have to try that one this weekend! It's been awhile since we made the shrimp trip to Costco! We usually make a sauce using Durkee's and butter! That's really good too! And you can still kiss afterwards! LOL God Bless ya! Lauralu :)

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  2. Susan, I hear you with that crazy schedule. Just did it and am doing something similar again.

    Thanks for this recipe. It looks really delicious!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  3. Oh that does look good! Blessings on the wedding!!

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  4. That's a great idea Susan....I've never thought about throwing myself a shower, but hey, why not!!! You go first and tell me how it goes, ok? :)

    Your salad looks so delicious. I am actually eating a salad at this very moment, sadly, it doesn't look as yummy as yours.

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Nola

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  5. That looks and sounds scrumptious. I hope things go a little more smoothly for you. It sounds as though you still have many busy days ahead of you. Good luck.

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  6. Yum! I'm not much of a thick sauce girl but I'll probably love it just as much with a lemon or lime squeeze!

    I ate shrimp today but yours look good too!

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  7. Wow, my mouth is watering! I'll have to try this recipe the next time I do a Costco run!

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  8. Oh my, this looks so delicious! Now I need to add all of this to my grocery list! ☺ Diane

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  9. Great looking salad....I am getting really hungry looking at it.

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  10. Hi Susan! Thanks for visiting!! Glad you could go to the beach with me!! We were only there for a couple of hours, but the beach just soothes my soul, so even a few moments there can satisfy me!!

    This looks amazing!! Hubby is BIG seafood lover, and I think he would love this sauce. He makes a tartar sauce unlike any you have ever tasted, and I am always saying that we should bottle it and sell it. Maybe for retirement??!!

    Thanks for sharing! This looks delish!!

    Blessings,
    Becky

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  11. Wow! Love shrimp - and all seafood, so that's a keeper. Linda

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  12. I have been in the mood for some seafood and this sauce sounds great! Happy Foodie Friday! Have a great weekend ~ Susan

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  13. We love shrimp and this is a great one to take to the beach in an ice chest with a bottle of wine or beer and a sunset! I have to make this one for my husband who loves shrimp! Head on over to my blog and browse a while, if you like what you see, click the "follow" button on the right so we can inspire one another often!

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  14. I love any recipe for the beach. Thanks for sharing. yes, I agree it is fun to make this in your flip flops and bathing suit.
    joyce

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  15. What a great name for this recipe. I'm definitely going to give it a try!!! Thanks so much for sharing it!

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  16. I have actually worked myself up into a HUNGER!!!! All of these recipes look so good! This looks fabulous! Especially on a hot summers day!

    xoxoxoxo
    Donna Marie

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  17. We do love our shrimp - and I bet we'd love this too. Good luck with all of that - I had my washer on the fritz last weekend before a family reunion and we needed clean jeans. I just had to break down and buy new. Darn. Thank goodness for my Dad - he's one of those guys that can fix about anything! Too bad he doesn't live near you - I'd send him on over! ~ Robyn

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  18. Oh thanks for sharing...It is perfect for summer. Fresh and healthy. Yum!

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  19. Now that is a sauce worthy of the name! Love it -- and the seafood looks SO yummy....
    Cass

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  20. Hey it's me, back again -- just saw your comment on my post today. Those two platters on the old cupboard are both very old Limoges Depose, printed with small flowers and bits of gold; they match dinner and luncheon plates I have. I got them VERY cheap (like, a few bucks!) on Ebay several years ago, and use them all the time; very useful sizes, and nice and deep! thanks for asking! :-)
    Cass

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  21. Now this looks great! _ I'm going to try that sauce looks like a winner!

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  22. Susan, I'll be trying this, and I sure hope it transports me to the beach! Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing it. laurie

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  23. I loooove seafood. And this is great! My husband and I do drive out to the beach on weekends (half an hour), and a dinner (there) is in the plans.

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