Shrimp Francese Recipe

Name: Shrimp Francese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs shrimp, large- about 20 shrimp; 4 eggs, large; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup chicken broth, low sodium; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 lemons, juice of; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces; 10 ounces Baby Spinach, 2 5 ounce bags

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs shrimp, large- about 20 shrimp
4 eggs, large
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chicken broth, low sodium
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
10 ounces Baby Spinach, 2 5 ounce bags

1
Butterfly shrimp: Make deep cut along outer curved edges then spread open like a book. Pat dry.
2
Whisk eggs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon of parsley in bowl.
3
Heat about 1/8 inch olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Put flour in shallow bowl. Working in batches, dredge shrimp in flour, dip in egg mixture and add to skillet cut-side down; fry, turning until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
6
Pour out any oil from skillet and wipe clean.
7
Add broth, wine and lemon juice and bring to boil over medium high heat.
8
Add tomatoes and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, 4 minutes.
9
Push tomatoes to one side; whisk in butter a few pieces at a time.
10
Stir in shrimp and remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.
11
Meanwhile, put spinach in microwave safe bowl, sprinkle with water and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce plastic; microwave until wilted, 3-5 minutes.
12
Divide spinach and shrimp mixture among plates and top with sauce.

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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 1/4 lbs shrimp, large- about 20 shrimp, 4 eggs, large, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Francese 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.

Shrimp Francese

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