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Shrimp: Shrimp Capriccio

Source of Recipe


Gourmet






List of Ingredients



• 1/3 cup minced shallot
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
  
• 5 Tbsp tarragon vinegar
  
• 1 Tbsp dried tarragon
  
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 18 large shrimp
  
• Minced fresh parsley leaves
  






Instructions



1. In a small heavy saucepan, cook shallot and garlic in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is just softened. Add wine, tarragon vinegar, dried tarragon and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce liquid over moderately high heat to about 2 tablespoons and let mixture cool.
   
   
2. In a bowl, cream 2 sticks softened butter. Add the reduced mixture slowly to the butter, whisking vigorously. Whisk until well combined, and add salt and pepper to taste.
   
   
3. Shell the shrimp, keeping tails intact. Devein them and halve them lengthwise. Divide shrimp among 6 individual gratin dishes and spread butter mixture on them. Bake 7 to 10 minutes at 425º F or until butter is bubbly.
   
   Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley leaves.