Shrimp Flambé

IngredientsPrint recipe

(For 4 people)

• 2 LB raw shrimp (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 7 garlic cloves
• 1 parsley bouquet + more for garnish
• 3.5 or 4 Tbsp Pastis or Whiskey
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Lemon juice (optional)
• Lemon wedges for decoration

Instructions

1. If frozen, thaw shrimp in lukewarm water and drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Peel garlic and rinse parsley. Chop together and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. When hot, add shrimp and cook stirring constantly until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
5. Turn heat off. Using CAUTION, pour alcohol and light right away.
6. Shake skillet until flames disappear.
7. Add garlic and parsley and stir.
8. Return to heat and cook on low heat for a minute stirring constantly.
9. Turn heat off. Add salt & pepper to taste.
10. Drizzle with lemon juice (optional) and decorate with lemon wedges and more parsley.
11. Serve immediately with a side of sautéed asparagus.