Party menu question (nbr)

lilcrablegs

I am having a small gtg at my house. I'm trying to keep it as stress-free as possible. I was thinking of doing some boiled or steamed shrimp as a main dish...the rest will be mostly appetizers. Do you think that would be really messy? We eat it all the time, but the thought of 10-15 people peeling shrimp in my living room is a little unappealing. Wdyt?

ricejl

Can you peel them ahead of time?

lilcrablegs

ricejl:

Can you peel them ahead of time?

Yes, I could buy them peeled and deveined. I just prefer the taste when cooked unpeeled...boo!

MrsAO

Maybe if you just really want to have shrimp purchase it already peeled and deveined?

MrsAO

lilcrablegs:

ricejl:

Can you peel them ahead of time?

Yes, I could buy them peeled and deveined. I just prefer the taste when cooked unpeeled...boo!

Ooops, well disregard what I said then!

lilcrablegs

MrsAO:

lilcrablegs:

ricejl:

Can you peel them ahead of time?

Yes, I could buy them peeled and deveined. I just prefer the taste when cooked unpeeled...boo!

Ooops, well disregard what I said then!

that's ok. I may do something else. I'm very indecisive when it comes to planning menus!

jennre

Personally I wouldn't do it.  I don't want nasty fingers to accidently touch my couch! But then again, one day I will have nasty Bri fingers all over my couch!!!!

FutureMrsWagner

Honestly, I don't think I would do it.  Think of not only the smell in your house from all that shrimp, but also how many shells will be everywhere as people peel them.  Also, I kinda think of steamed shrimp as an appetizer. 

If you are wanting to do something super easy, you could do a baked potato bar.  Just have the potatoes baked and ready to go and then offer lots of toppings like cheese, sour cream, brocolli, bacon bits, butter, chives, chili, etc.  Minimal prep work, very filling, little mess, no stink!  HTH!