Shrimp with pernod sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
2poundsMedium shrimp peeled and
Deveined
1tablespoonChopped parsley
1Shallot chopped fine
1teaspoonChopped chives
¼cupPernod
cupHeavy cream
¼teaspoonTabasco
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1) Heat butter in large frying pan. Cook shrimp, parsley, shallots and chives 2 minutes over medium-high heat.

2) Season well and pour in the pernod; cook 2 minutes over high heat.

3) Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.

4) Replace pan over heat and pour in cream and tabasco; cook 1½ minutes over high heat or until thicken.

5) Correct seasoning, replace shrimp in sauce and simmer 2 minutes.

6) Serve with Parisienne potatoes.