Shrimp Paesano

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy, herb-infused shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Shrimp Paesano is a rich and comforting seafood dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The shrimp are gently poached in half-and-half to ensure they remain tender and succulent, then coated in flour and sautéed to develop a delicate crust. They finish under the broiler for a touch of color and warmth. The star of the dish is the vibrant sauce: a silky emulsion of butter, egg yolk, lemon juice, fresh garlic, and chopped herbs like chives and parsley. This creamy, tangy, and aromatic sauce coats the shrimp beautifully, making it perfect for serving over rice or with crusty bread. It is an elegant yet easy option for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Shrimp Paesano

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 959.6

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Shrimp Paesano is a rich and comforting seafood dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The shrimp are gently poached in half-and-half to ensure they remain tender and succulent, then coated in flour and saut&# 195;©ed to develop a delicate crust. They finish under the broiler for a touch of color and warmth. The star of the dish is the vibrant sauce: a silky emulsion of butter, egg yolk, lemon juice, fresh garlic, and chopped herbs like chives and parsley. This creamy, tangy, and aromatic sauce coats the shrimp beautifully, making it perfect for serving over rice or with crusty bread. It is an elegant yet easy option for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Soak the deveined shrimp in the half-and-half for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the shrimp from the half-and-half, reserving the liquid if needed for the sauce later.
  4. Dredge the drained shrimp in flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Sauté the floured shrimp for about 5 minutes without turning them, until the bottom is golden brown.
  7. Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish, placing them sautéed-side down.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for a few minutes, then switch the oven to broil.
  9. Broil the shrimp for 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  10. While the shrimp cook, prepare the sauce by mixing one egg yolk and lemon juice with half of the butter in a small saucepan.
  11. Stir the mixture over low heat until the butter melts.
  12. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  13. Add the minced garlic and the remaining butter, stirring briskly until the butter melts and the sauce thickens.
  14. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of the reserved half-and-half.
  15. Stir in the chopped chives and parsley.
  16. Serve the broiled shrimp topped with the warm garlic herb sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 959.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.7g82%
Saturated Fat 27.9g140%
Cholesterol 285.3mg96%
Sodium 408.1mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 98.1g33%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 7.3g
Protein 38.3g77%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original recipe mentions a rumor about the dish's origin involving Joe Paesano's wife in San Antonio.

Ensure the shrimp are fully thawed before soaking if using frozen shrimp.

Be careful when broiling to avoid burning the shrimp; keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes.

The sauce can be adjusted for consistency using the reserved half-and-half from the soaking step.

Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the sauce.

Keywords: shrimp, creamy, garlic, butter, lemon, herbs, seafood, dinner, easy, comfort food, broiled, sauce, half and half, flour, chives, parsley, egg yolk
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