Appetizer Recipes

Shrimp in Butter Emulsion

Ingredients:

  • A few peeled shrimp
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or finely chopped
  • Hot chili pepper (optional)
  • Fresh parsley
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil and place the shrimp in the pan. Sear for about 20–30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
    As soon as they develop some color, remove them from the pan. This helps retain their texture and prevents them from becoming rubbery.
  2. Prepare the sauce:
    In the same pan, still hot, add the garlic and sauté briefly, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
  3. Deglaze with wine:
    After a moment, pour in about 40–50 ml of dry white wine (adjust based on how much sauce you want). Let it reduce for a minute or two to burn off the alcohol.
  4. Add butter & water:
    Add the butter and about 30 ml (a small glass) of water. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Season:
    Add salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a bit of heat, throw in some chopped chili pepper at this stage.
  6. Finish the dish:
    Once the emulsion is smooth and well blended, return the shrimp to the pan. Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Serving suggestion:
This dish pairs perfectly with garlic toasts or slices of bread toasted with butter.

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