Belgian Shrimp Recipe

Name: Belgian Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 c. butter, softened; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 6 small shallots and green tops; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/4 tsp. parsley flakes; 1 c. bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco; 6 Tbsp. consomme or chicken broth or strained court bouillon; 2 small cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon; 1 small bunch chives or 1 slice white onion

Servings: persons

1 lb. cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 small shallots and green tops
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. parsley flakes
1 c. bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
6 Tbsp. consomme or chicken broth or strained court bouillon
2 small cloves garlic
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
1 small bunch chives or 1 slice white onion

1
Mince very fine the shallots, garlic, chives or onion slice or put through the finest blade of a meat grinder; add thyme, parsley and tarragon and mix well.
2
Add to butter, blending well.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients (except shrimp), folding in the bread crumbs last of all.
4
This makes a rather stiff paste.
5
It can be used at once or stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
6
Divide the shrimp into 4 piles.
7
Spread layer of the mixture 1/4-inch thick over the bottoms of 4 pottery baking dishes or individual casserole dishes.
8
Place a covering layer of shrimp in spoon fashion in rows on top, pressing the shrimp into the mixture.
9
Use the remaining mixture to cover the shrimp.
10
Place the dishes in a 400u00b0 oven and cook for 10 minutes, then broil until tops are brown.
11
Serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 c. butter, softened, 1 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Belgian Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Belgian Shrimp

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