
Shrimp Beurre Blanc
High heat, big flavour: shrimp seared with aromatics and a shiny sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in 14 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Butter2 tbsp
- Heavy Cream2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Bell Pepper1, sliced
- Black Peppercorns1 tsp
- White Wine150 ml
- Spring Onions3, cut into batons
- Shrimp400 g
- Shallots2
Optional extras
- Tarragonhandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Mise en place first: everything chopped, measured and within reach — this dish moves quickly once the pan is hot.
- 2
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy sauté pan and brown the Shrimp on all sides without crowding; work in batches if needed.
- 3
Set the Shrimp aside and soften Garlic and Black Peppercorns in the same pan, scraping up the fond.
- 4
Deglaze with the wine, letting it bubble and reduce by half, concentrating the flavour.
- 5
Return the Shrimp, add just enough stock to come halfway up, cover, and braise gently until tender.
- 6
Finish the sauce with the last knob of butter swirled in off the heat, check for salt, and serve with the pan sauce spooned over.
Chef's tip
Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.
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