Shrimp Bercy Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP RECIPE WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.
• In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.
• Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange.
• Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!

MIXED SEAFOOD IN A CREAMY GARLIC WINE SAUCE {MARISCOS AL AJILLO}

Steps:

• Season the seafood with a sprinkle of salt.
• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
• Add the onion and garlic, cook for about two minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the white wine, mix well and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
• Add the heavy cream and cook until the shrimp are almost done.
• Add the squid and bay scallops, cook for about two minutes or until done, and immediately remove from heat.
• Taste and add salt if needed. Add ground black pepper to taste.
• Mix in the chopped parsley.
• Serve the mixed seafood in garlic sauce immediately. You can serve it as an appetizer with bread. It can also be served as a main dish with rice, fried green plantains, salad, etc.

SHRIMP BERCY

Steps:

• Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut down the back of each shrimp. Do not peel the shrimp. Rinse under cold running water to remove and discard the dark intestinal tract. Pat dry.
• Heat two tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, about three minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a warm platter.
• Add one tablespoon butter and the shallots to the skillet. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat about two minutes or until the liquid is reduced to about half a cup. Add the cream and cook, stirring, about one minute. Add salt and pepper.
• Add the shrimp to the sauce and stir. Let cook about one minute and add the parsley and two remaining tablespoons of butter.