Pernod Shrimp

Name: Pernod Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb thawed frozen large shrimp; 3 tablespoons salted butter (separated); 2 fresh garlic clove (minced); 1 -2 teaspoon dry tarragon, to taste; 1 -2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves, to taste; fresh ground pepper (your choice); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 ounces Pernod

Submitted by Chef #861891

"Shrimp in an aromatic Pernod sauce. I serve as an appetizer in pre-heated French Onion Soup bowls"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb thawed frozen large shrimp
3 tablespoons salted butter (separated)
2 fresh garlic clove (minced)
1 -2 teaspoon dry tarragon, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves, to taste
fresh ground pepper (your choice)
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream
2 ounces Pernod

directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small sauce pan.
Add garlic, tarragon, oregeno and pepper and lightly saute.
Reduce heat.
Add the cream and bring to a low boil
Remove from heat and refridgerate at this point to allow the flavors to meld.
Melt remaining butter in a heavy skillet on medium/high heat.
Add peeled, tailed shrimp and saute until just pink.
Add Pernod and flambe.
Pour the cream/butter sauce over the shrimp, stir well, heat through and serve immediately.