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Brennan's Shrimp Clemenceau

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 7 dried hot peppers
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp (in the shell)
  • 1 pound potatoes (2 large, peeled and diced)
  • Oil (for deep frying)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 ounces mushrooms (8 whole)
  • 2 sprigs parsley, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 ounces green peas (1 cup, cooked)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine water, bay leaves, thyme, peppers, salt and cayenne in a large pot.

  • Step 2: Bring to a boil and simmer 25 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add shrimp and simmer until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 4: Drain, discarding liquid.

  • Step 5: Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

  • Step 6: Heat oil to 375°F and fry potatoes until golden-brown.

  • Step 7: Drain on paper towels.

  • Step 8: Melt butter in a large skillet.

  • Step 9: Saute mushrooms, parsley and garlic until lightly browned.

  • Step 10: Add potatoes, shrimp and peas.

  • Step 11: Toss lightly over medium heat and serve piping hot.


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