Scampi Basquaise

Name: Scampi Basquaise
Ingredients: 24 to 32 (16 to 20 count) shrimp; 4 shallots, chopped; 1 tomato (large), diced; 4 bunches spinach leaves, stemmed; 1 jigger cognac; 1/2 c. fresh green peas; 5 oz. white wine; 1 oz. raspberry vinegar; olive oil, butter, salt and pepper and cayenne to taste

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

24 to 32 (16 to 20 count) shrimp
4 shallots, chopped
1 tomato (large), diced
4 bunches spinach leaves, stemmed
1 jigger cognac
1/2 c. fresh green peas
5 oz. white wine
1 oz. raspberry vinegar
olive oil, butter, salt and pepper and cayenne to taste

Directions

1

Heat olive oil and butter (approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons each is plenty).
2

Add shrimp and saute briefly.
3

Add shallots, cognac and flambe.
4

Add tomatoes, peas, wine and spinach leaves and reduce heat to low for a few minutes.
5

Sprinkle on raspberry vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
6

Serve over saffron rice or spaghetti.