Annual Food & Drink Issue
Garlic is a magical ingredient. In addition to its delicious taste and intoxicating smell, garlic has a variety of health benefits and medicinal properties. It packs a lot of power for such a small plant! Garlic is a staple in any kitchen, as you’ll see in the following recipes. Here, local chefs share their favorite garlicky dishes and tips for cooking with the beloved aromatic.
Photography by Rich Smith
Photo by Casey Yoshida for TSG Chattanooga Volume 8
“This dish is a super simple and easy use of garlic and shrimp. The toasty, pungent flavor of the garlic and the sweet acidity of the lemon pairs perfectly with the rich fattiness of the cream. The dish can be finished from start to finish in 15 minutes!” –Michelle Huffman, Owner
Add oil to a hot saucepan. Add garlic and shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning shrimp over to cook through. Add red pepper flakes and cook an additional 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and white wine, and reduce by half. Stir in heavy cream and reduce until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon, with pea-sized bubbles. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh basil. Serve over creamy polenta or cooked pasta.
