My Copycat Shrimp Paesano

Stock photo

My Copycat Shrimp Paesano

Main Dishes

A garlic shrimp dish inspired by Paesano's Restaurant signature dish from San Antonio's Riverwalk.

20 min prep 30 min cook 4 servings

Ingredients

1×
4 servings
Measurements
  • 2 pints half-and-half cream
  • 1 to taste salt & pepper
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups butter
  • 1 medium lemons
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives

Tap an ingredient to check it off as you shop or cook.

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat oven to 400° F.

  2. 2

    Soak shrimp in half's half for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain shrimp and dust lightly in flour.

  4. 4

    Sauté shrimp for 5 minutes on one side.

  5. 5

    You will have to do in batches so that you do not overcrowd.

  6. 6

    Do not turn shrimp.

  7. 7

    Remove shrimp and place in a baking dish, sautéd side down, and place in pre-heated oven.

  8. 8

    Turn to BROIL and broil for 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Meanwhile, mix egg yolk and lemon juice in half the butter and stir over low heat until butter is melted take off heat.

  10. 10

    Add garlic and remaining butter and return pan to heat. Stir briskly until butter melts and sauce thickens.

  11. 11

    Add a small amount of half's half to thicken more if you like. Add chives and parsley.

  12. 12

    Pool sauce in plates and top with shrimp.

  13. 13

    Serve immediately.

More Details

Original Recipe

Cookbook pages, handwritten notes, recipe cards

Original recipe photo 1 for My Copycat Shrimp Paesano
Original recipe photo 2 for My Copycat Shrimp Paesano
Original recipe photo 3 for My Copycat Shrimp Paesano

Sign in to rate this recipe

Comments

G

Save this recipe to your kitchen

Free — keep it, plan your week, and auto-build your grocery list.

Save it free