Elegant, Easy Shrimp and Wine

Submitted by ShanH

"This dish is perfect for an elegant dinner party. Originally from Food Network, courtesy of Emeril Lagasse"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 large shrimp, shelled, deveined and butterflied (leave the tail shell on)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon spice essence
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish

directions

1. Sprinkle shrimp with essence.
2. In a non-stick skillet, heat oil. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook until mostly tender.
3. Add wine and cook 2-3 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes or until pink.
5. Add cream, parsley and cayenne and heat to boiling.
6. Spoon shrimp and sauce onto two dinner plates and garnish with parsley.
7. These are great with the posted recipe for spinach cakes.