

Here is a link that might be useful: A chowder recipe, too. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the shrimp and minced herb, and pass the croûtons separately. Slice the remaining shrimp lengthwise and briefly sauté them over high heat with the Cognac or wine. One of the cautions you should take with this dish is with the timing of the cook as shrimp is fairly easy to overcook and nothing is worse than overcooked. When ready to serve, sauté thin bread slices in butter until crisp and brown, then drain. Let sit, for flavors to blend, until ready to serve. Take half of the reserved shrimp, puree them in the blender (slowly adding enough hot stock to completely emulsify them)-and pour them into the pot.Įnrich the soup by whisking in the softened butter and the cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper. When you add oil to the pan, all the shrimp don’t. The sugar encourages quicker browning on the outside. Keep in mind that smaller shrimp cook more quickly than large ones, so pay more attention to the color and texture of the shrimp more than the. Add the shrimp and cook for about two minutes, stirring often, until the shrimp just start to turn pink. Instead of adding oil to your skillet, toss your shrimp in oil and a pinch of sugar. When the oil is slightly shimmering, it’s hot enough to add the shrimp. Salt the shrimp to remove moisture and add flavor. When the soup has finished cooking, puree in a blender, solids first (including the shells), then strain back into the pot. In the process, he came up with a method that employs a few unique steps. Peel the cooled shrimp, separating the shells and the meat, and toss the shells into the cooking soup.

While the shrimp are cooling, heat the stock and wine in a large saucepan, add the reserved vegetables and the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and, partially covered, simmer for 20 minutes. Cook until the shells are red and crisp-about 4-5 minutes. In the same pan, heat the olive oil then add the whole shrimp. Add the tomato pieces and sauté for another 5 minutes. In a skillet, sauté the onion, celery, and carrot (called a mirepoix) in the butter for 5 minutes, until the vegetable are soft, not brown. Garnish: reserved shrimp slices, sautéed in Cognac or white wine, tarragon (or other fresh herb), and croûtons (made from thin slices of bread fried in butter until crisp and brown). * 1 cup dry white wine (dry vermouth is excellent) * 5 cups shrimp stock-or seafood/fish stock * 1 15-ounce can tomatoes, cut up in pieces (use the juice for another dish) Maybe cut them up and make a bisque or chowder? Make the soup and add the already cooked shrimp to heat through.
