Bourbon shrimp
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Prawns or jumbo shrimp |
| 2 | tablespoons | Unsalted butter |
| ½ | cup | Bourbon |
| 2 | teaspoons | Tomato pasate |
| 1 | cup | Heavy cream |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chopped fresh dill |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| Additional sprigs of dill for garnish | ||
Directions
Peel and devein shrimp. Wash under cold water, pat dry. In skillet, melt butter and saute shrimp. Saute until just pink and then add bourbon. Raise heat to high and saute until liquid is reduced, about 1 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cream, continuing to cook for about a minute. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.
Reduce the sauce by about half and then add the dill. Season with salt and pepper. Use this sauce to spoon over the cooked shrimp and garnish with additional dill.
Sauce can also be used for any fish, or even chicken.
Origin: Great Food Without Fuss. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, July/95.