Balsamic Cocktail Sauce

Name: Balsamic Cocktail Sauce
Yield: Makes 1 3/4 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup minced shallot; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar; 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 3/4 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned; 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

Use this recipe as a sauce for Balsamic-Marinated Shrimp.

Yield: Makes 1 3/4 cups

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Spring

Ingredients

1 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 3/4 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute shallot in oil until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until soft. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne; cook 1 minute. Add sugar and vinegars; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and rosemary; cook until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.