Champagne Shrimp with Ginger

Junior League of Mobile  |  Seafood: Shrimp
4 Servings

What you need

Ingredients

2 tbsp Green Onion Curls

2 tbsp Finely Chopped Basil

Steamed Jasmine or White Rice

1 lb (20-count) Large Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined

2 c. Champagne

Pinch Sugar

Pinch Fine Sea Salt

6 tbsp Butter

3 tbsp Freshly Grated Ginger Root

4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped

Steps

1.

Combine the garlic, ginger, butter, sea salt and sugar in a large skillet and mix well. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes or until the garlic is tender. Add the Champagne. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Spoon shrimp and sauce over the jasmine rice in shallow bowls. Sprinkle with basil and green onion curls.

2.

Note: For green onion curls, cut the green onions into 2-inch-long pieces. Slice each piece into thin slivers. Place in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. The green onion slivers will curl by themselves.

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