Pernod Shrimp

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb thawed frozen large shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (separated)
  • 2 fresh garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 -2 teaspoon dry tarragon, to taste
  • 1 -2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves, to taste
  • fresh ground pepper (your choice)
  • 12 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces Pernod

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small sauce pan.
  2. 2
    Add garlic, tarragon, oregeno and pepper and lightly saute.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat.
  4. 4
    Add the cream and bring to a low boil
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and refridgerate at this point to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. 6
    Melt remaining butter in a heavy skillet on medium/high heat.
  7. 7
    Add peeled, tailed shrimp and saute until just pink.
  8. 8
    Add Pernod and flambe.
  9. 9
    Pour the cream/butter sauce over the shrimp, stir well, heat through and serve immediately.

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