Shrimp Paisano

Directions

  1. 1Soak shrimp in half-and-half.
  2. 2Set up breading stations and dredge shrimp in flour, then egg wash, then panko, and chill.
  3. 3Cook pasta if serving as an entrée.
  4. 4Make the lemon-butter sauce over a bain-marie with egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, and butter until silky.
  5. 5Sauté shrimp until golden, salt immediately, and serve over pasta with the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • water (egg wash)
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 Juice of large lemon
  • 1 stick butter, cubed
  • 1 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't let the egg-based lemon butter sauce intimidate you; it's just egg yolk and lemon with whisked-in butter.
  • Serve with a crisp salad or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the buttery sauce.