Drunken Shrimp Recipe

Name: Drunken Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; shallots cup finely-chopped; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced; 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined; 1 tablespoon emeril's original essence; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup Scotch whisky; 1 cup wine green ginger; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups watercress fresh, rinsed, dried; 8 croutons lightly buttered toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
shallots cup finely-chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon emeril's original essence
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup Scotch whisky
1 cup wine green ginger
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups watercress fresh, rinsed, dried
8 croutons lightly buttered toasted

1
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, Essence, salt, lemon juice, whiskey and ginger wine to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
2
Remove the shrimp from the pan with a slotted spoon and cover to keep warm. Add the honey and cream to the pan and cook until thickened. Add the shrimp back to the pan, and stir well to coat and warm through. Remove the pan from the heat.
3
Divide the watercress among 4 small serving plates. Spoon the shrimp over the watercress, and serve with toasted croutons.

1880

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, shallots cup finely-chopped, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced, and more.

Yes, Drunken 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.

Drunken Shrimp

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