COMMANDER'S TASSO SHRIMP WITH FIVE-PEPPER JELLY
An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Jamie Shannon of Commander's Palace, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. Tasso ham is a specialty of Cajun cuisine and is a spicy, peppery version of smoked pork made from the shoulder butt.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Spicy
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the pepper jelly: Combine the vinegars and corn syrup in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat to a slow boil and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 15 minutes).
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for ten minutes; remove from heat and let cool.
- For the butter sauce: Combine the first four ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until mixture is reduced by half; let cool to warm.
- Slowly add the butter, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
- The key to the sauce is to keep it warm (not hot) at all times.
- Preheat oil in a large saucepan or a fryer to 350°F.
- Place a piece of tasso inside the slitted shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
- Beat eggs and milk together until well blended.
- Dip each shrimp into liquid then dredge with flour.
- Deep-fry shrimp in batches about 4 minutes or until golden.
- Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
- To assemble: Arrange 1/4 cup of pepper jelly on warm salad plate;.
- Dip shrimp into warm butter sauce to coat evenly.
- Place five shrimp on each plate in an attractive fashion and garnish with a bit of green lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956, Fat 66.9, SaturatedFat 41.4, Cholesterol 273.9, Sodium 747.6, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 14.7
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