Shrimp with Green Sauce
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 18 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- Warm baguette slices, for serving
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until it softens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Add the brandy and swirl the pan until the alcohol evaporates.
- Add the wine and 1/4 cup water and cook to reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender with 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth.
- Cover and set aside.
- When ready to serve, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Add the shrimp; cook until just pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the green sauce, season with salt and pepper, and warm through.
- Drizzle with olive oil or water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve with bread.
- Photograph by Con Poulos
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, brandy, white wine, parsley, kosher salt, shrimp, baguette slices
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/shrimp-with-green-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)