Best Bourbon Shrimp Flambe Recipes

BOURBON SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• melt butter in skillet.
• add shrimp, cook for 1 minute.
• add bourbon.
• with a long match ignite and shake pan until flames die down-be careful.
• remove shrimp to a warm platter.
• add cream and tomato paste to pan.
• bring to a boil and reduce until thickened.
• add lemon juice, salt, pepper.
• return shrimp to pan.
• add chives.
• garnish with pecans if desired.
• serve over wild rice.

FLAMING SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the grits:
• Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan, set over medium-high heat.
• While continually whisking, gradually add the grits. Turn the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick and creamy, removing the lid and whisking every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent the grits from sticking or forming lumps.
• Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually stir in the cheese. Cover and set aside until the shrimp is ready.
• For the shrimp:
• Place a 10-inch non-stick saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pan and toss once or twice. Remove the pan from the heat. Gently pour the whiskey into the pan, carefully ignite with a long match or stick lighter, and return to the heat. Toss continually until the flame extinguishes, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Saute until the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Season with hot sauce and salt and pepper if desired. Serve over warm grits.

BOURBON SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together bourbon, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook just until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add sauce mixture to the pan and cook until thickened. Return shrimp to pan, remove from heat and stir to coat the shrimp in sauce.
• Sprinkle the green onions on top.

SHRIMP FLAMBE

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter and saute garlic until soft.
• Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
• Remove from heat, add brandy and flame.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Over low heat, stir in cream to blend until heated through.
• Serve immediately over toast.

BOURBON SHRIMP WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add the shrimp in batches and saute until pink and curled, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter.
• Add the garlic, soy sauce, bourbon, honey, and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Stir in the baby spinach, 2 tablespoons chopped basil, and 2 tablespoons chopped mint. Add the remaining pinch of paprika and 2 tablespoons butter and stir until the spinach wilts.
• Add the cooked shrimp and top with the lemon juice.
• Scatter the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped basil and 2 tablespoons chopped mint on a serving platter, then top with the spinach and cooked shrimp. Spoon any glaze in the pan over the top and squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving.