Shrimp With Green Onion Basil Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Shrimp With Green Onion Basil Sauce

Recipe By : CHEF DU JOUR MICHEL RICHARD SHOW #DJ9352
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Tvfn

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Green onion basil sauce:
4 Ounces unsalted butter -- (1 stick)
4 Medium green onion (white part only) -- (about 1/2 cup)
thinly sliced
2 Large Cloves garlic -- peeled and sliced
1 Tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 Cup unsalted chicken stock
2 Tablespoons fresh minced basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to
taste
Shrimp:
1 Ounce unsalted butter -- (1/4 stick)
24 Large shrimp -- shelled and
deveined (24 to 32)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to
taste
4 fresh bouquets of basil sprigs (optional)

For the Green Onion Basil Sauce, melt the butter and cool it to tepid. Boil
the green onions, garlic, vinegar and chicken stock in a heavy small saucepan
until the liquid is reduce to 1 tablespoon. Transfer it to a blender with the
minced basil. Process until the basil is almost pureed. With the machine
running, pour in the butter in a slow, thin stream, forming a thick,
emulsified sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
For the shrimp, melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium high
heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes
total, turning halfway with tongs. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, ladle a pool of hot sauce in the center of 4 large plates. Arrange
the shrimp in a circle over the sauce with their tails meeting in the center.
Place the basil bouquets over tails in center. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings




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