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Shrimp Filled Zucchini Blossoms

List of Ingredients






12 zucchini blossoms
1/2 lb small raw shrimp; peeled,
-deveined, diced
2 Tbsp shallots; chopped
1 Tbsp fresh tarragon
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup French bread cubes; crusts
-removed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup water

Rinse the blossoms under cold running water gently and dry on paper
towels. Combine the chopped raw shrimp with the shallots and tarragon. In a
separate bowl combine the cream with the French bread and the salt and pepper
and, using the back of a spoon or your fingers, mix until pasty. Mix this bread
paste the shrimp and combine well. Split the flowers open using a paring
knife, insert a teaspoon of the shrimp paste inside, and fold the flower closed.
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Mix the flour and water
together with a fork and add more flour if the batter is looser than heavy cream. Dip
each flower into the batter and then fry in the hot oil until crisp and
golden Serve immediately.


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