Shrimp Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; Shells from 3 pounds medium shrimp (use the shrimp for another dish); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 sprig thyme; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 2 small tomatoes, chopped; 3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/2 cup white wine; Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons ice-cold unsalted butter

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
Shells from 3 pounds medium shrimp (use the shrimp for another dish)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 sprig thyme
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 small tomatoes, chopped
3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup white wine
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons ice-cold unsalted butter

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the shrimp shells and cook, stirring, until they turn golden brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Lower the heat to medium.
4
Add the onion, carrot, celery, thyme and garlic to the pot.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes, stock, brandy and wine.
7
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
8
Pass the liquid through a strainer and discard the solids.
9
Pour the liquid into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
10
Season with salt to taste.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until all of the butter has been incorporated and the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream.
13
Strain and set aside.
14
Serve with sturgeon and spring vegetables (see above).

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, Shells from 3 pounds medium shrimp (use the shrimp for another dish), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Sauce 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 Sauce

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