Shrimp Paesano
Ingredients
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For Shrimp
- 2 pints half-and-half cream
- salt & pepper , to taste
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp , peeled, deveined, tails left on (about 20)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For Sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups butter , cold, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium lemon, juice of
- 4 garlic clove , minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley , minced
Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 400º F.
2. Soak shrimp in half& half for 30 minutes.
3. Drain shrimp and dust lightly in flour.
4. Sauté shrimp for 5 minutes on one side.
5. You will have to do in batches so that you do not overcrowd.
6. Do not turn shrimp.
7. Remove shrimp and place in a baking dish, sautéd side down, and place in pre-heated oven.
8. Turn to BROIL and broil for 5 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, mix egg yolk and lemon juice in half the butter and stir over low heat until butter is melted; take off heat.
10. Add garlic and remaining butter and return pan to heat. Stir briskly until butter melts and sauce thickens.
11. (Add a small amount of half& half to thicken more if you like.) Add chives and parsley.
12. Pool sauce in plates and top with shrimp.
13. Serve immediately.