Brennans Shrimp Clemenceau Recipes

BRENNAN'S SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

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

SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

• In a heavy, deep pot or an electric deep-fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Add the potatoes, in batches, and fry until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the slat and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the cayenne and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ham, green peas, garlic, and the potatoes. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the butter and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• To serve, divide the mixture into 4 equal portions on serving plates and drizzle with the hollandaise.
• In a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water (be careful not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water), whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice, hot sauce, and water until pale yellow in color. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bowl from the pot and, whisking vigorously, add the melted butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until all the butter is incorporated. Keep warm until needed.

SHRIMP OR CRAYFISH CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with cold water; add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just cooked through (they will become opaque and should be tender, but not overly soft, when pierced with a paring knife). Drain them, rinse with cold water, and cool. Pat the dice dry with paper towels.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet until hot but not smoking, and add the potatoes and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook until evenly browned and crispy, and transfer to a large bowl. Keep them warm in the oven.
• Return the skillet to the heat (no need to clean), pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they are lightly browned and crispy. Add the mushrooms to the potatoes. Add the shrimp or crayfish tails to the skillet and cook a few more minutes. Add the peas, season lightly with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, and transfer the mixture to the bowl of potatoes. Toss mixture to combine and return to oven to keep warm. Deglaze the pan with the shallots, wine, and lemon juice and scrape up the bits. Bring to a boil and reduce to about 4 tablespoons of liquid. Stir in the garlic, then whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, a little at a time, to make a creamy sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the shrimp, sprinkle with scallions, and serve immediately. Or divide among four plates, top with potatoes and scallions, and drizzle with sauce.