Sambuca Flambe Shrimps Recipes

SAMBUCA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt 2 tbsp of butter and mix well with garlic and heavy cream. (You can refrigerate the cream mix at this point to allow the garlic flavor to blend). In a heavy skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter on med/high heat and saute the thawed shrimp until heated through. Add Sambuca and flambe (if using an open flame remove from heat). Reduce heat immediately and add the butter, garlic and cream mixture. Simmer for about 5 minutes and serve immediately.

SAMBUCA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter, add minced garlic and 2 tbsp of the butter, add the heavy cream and mix well.
• Can refrigerate at this point for a couple of hours to allow the garlic flavor to blend.
• In a heavy skillet, melt the remaining butter on med/high heat and saute the thawed shrimp until heated through.
• Add Sambuca and flambe, (if open flame, remove from heat).
• Reduce heat immediately and add the butter, garlic and cream mixture.
• Simmer for about 5 minutes and serve immediately.

PRAWNS SAMBUCA FLAMBE

Steps:

• Heat oil in saute pan.
• Add garlic, shallots and prawns.
• Cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add wine and Sambuca. Flambe.
• Add tomatoes, tarragon, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add butter and reduce.
• Place over individual servings of pasta on preheated serving plates.
• Garnish plates.
• Garnish prawns with tarragon leaves and chives.
• As with all my recipes which call for wine or liquor, use good quality.
• Be sure to invite your guests to watch the flambe process.
• Serve with a good Chardonnay such as 2004 Grgich Hills or 2005 Brewer-Clifton, Mt. Carmel.

PRAWNS SAMBUCA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and prawns, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the wine and liqueur. Return the pan to the heat and carefully flambee. Add the tomatoes and tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add the butter and reduce slightly. Add the cooked pasta and toss well. Garnish each serving with a tarragon leaf and chives.;

BOURBON SHRIMP FLAMBé RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt 2 ounces butter in a long-handled frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp and sauté for 1 minute.
• Remove from burner and carefully add 1/4 cup bourbon to the pan. Ignite with a long fireplace match and return to heat. Shake until flames burn down and go out. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 medium diced tomato to the pan. Boil and reduce until thickened, then add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Return shrimp to the pan and gently reheat only until warmed through. Do not overcook or the shrimp will become tough.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup minced chives and toasted pecans, if using. Serve with a side of rice.

SAMBUCA FLAMBE SHRIMPS

Steps:

• Sauté shrimps on high heat until cooked. On Low-medium heat, add Sambuca and light up quickly before the alcohol evaporates to flambé the shimps. When the fire stops add the cream and the tomato paste, stir in well and serve hot with toasted french baguette