Brennan's Shrimp Clemenceau

Submitted by Chocolatl

"I do not know how authentic this recipe is. Adapted from Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig thyme
• 7 dried hot peppers
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 lbs shrimp, in the shell
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• oil (for deep frying)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 mushrooms
• 2 sprigs parsley, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cooked green peas

directions

1. Combine water, bay leaves, thyme, peppers, salt and cayenne in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer 25 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and simmer until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Drain, discarding liquid.
5. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
6. Heat oil to 375°F and fry potatoes until golden-brown.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Melt butter in a large skillet.
9. Saute mushrooms, parsley and garlic until lightly browned.
10. Add potatoes, shrimp and peas.
11. Toss lightly over medium heat and serve piping hot.