SHRIMP IN CHAMPAGNE SAUCE

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Make and share this Shrimp in Champagne Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Lobster

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 large raw shrimp (in the shell) or 4 -5 rock lobster tail
375 ml champagne or 375 ml dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup light cream
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cover the shrimp or lobster tails with the champagne or wine. Add salt and cayenne. Poach gently just until shrimp are pink. Let cool in wine. Remove from wine, saving the stock.
  • Discard shells of shrimp or lobster. Meantime, boil wine stock to reduce to 1 cup. Beat egg yolks until thick, blend in conrstarch, add a little of the hot stock, then combine yolks with remaining stock, butter, cream, and paprika. Cook slowly, stirring with a whisk, until sauce is slightly thickened and smooth. Taste to see if additional salt is needed.
  • Arrange the shrimp or sliced lobster in a large shallow casserole or 4 individual ramekins, cover with the sauce, place under broiler 6 inches from heat, until top is glazed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.6, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 280.2, Sodium 626.6, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.1

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