SHRIMP
AND CRAB
WITH TOMATO, BASIL AND SAFFRON
Chef Susan Spicer
Le Bistro De Maison De Ville |
| INGREDIENTS |
| 2
pounds shrimp (21 to 25 count) peeled and deveined.
Use 6 to 8 shrimp per person |
| 1
pound lump crabmeat or crawfish tails |
| 1
tablespoon butter |
1
tablespoon olive oil |
| Salt
and cayenne pepper |
1
ounce brandy |
| 2
dry shallots, finely chopped |
2
ounces vermouth |
| 2
ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced |
1/2
bunch fresh basil |
| 1
cup cream, scalded with a pinch of saffron threads |
| INSTRUCTIONS |
| Lightly
season the shrimp with salt and cayenne, and saute
in butter and olive oil until pink. Remove from
heat and pour in brandy. Return to burner and tilt
the pan to flame the brandy. Transfer the shrimp
to a warm bowl. Add shallots and tomatoes to the
pan and pour on the vermouth. Cook for a few minutes
over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced by
half. Add saffron-cream and chopped fresh basil.
Bring to a boil. Simmer several minutes until creamy,
then toss in shrimp and crabmeat or crawfish and
heat through. Check seasoning and serve with pasta,
rice or zucchini noodles. Serves 6 to 8. |