Shrimp Francese

13 ingredients
12 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Butterfly shrimp: Make deep cut along outer curved edges then spread open like a book. Pat dry.
  2. 2
    Whisk eggs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon of parsley in bowl.
  3. 3
    Heat about 1/8 inch olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 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. 5
    Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  6. 6
    Pour out any oil from skillet and wipe clean.
  7. 7
    Add broth, wine and lemon juice and bring to boil over medium high heat.
  8. 8
    Add tomatoes and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, 4 minutes.
  9. 9
    Push tomatoes to one side; whisk in butter a few pieces at a time.
  10. 10
    Stir in shrimp and remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.
  11. 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. 12
    Divide spinach and shrimp mixture among plates and top with sauce.

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