Drunken Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Drunken Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, Essence, salt, lemon juice, whiskey and ginger wine to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the shrimp from the pan with a slotted spoon and cover to keep warm. Add the honey and cream to the pan and cook until thickened. Add the shrimp back to the pan, and stir well to coat and warm through. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Divide the watercress among 4 small serving plates. Spoon the shrimp over the watercress, and serve with toasted croutons.
  4. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  5. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  6. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  7. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1457.51 Kcal (6102 kJ)
Calories from fat 355.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.52g 61%
Cholesterol 140.25mg 47%
Sodium 5419.78mg 226%
Potassium 498.34mg 11%
Total Carbs 60.02g 20%
Sugars 11.2g 45%
Dietary Fiber 6.32g 25%
Protein 15.03g 30%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 142.4mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229 Kcal (959 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.21g 61%
Cholesterol 22.03mg 47%
Sodium 851.53mg 226%
Potassium 78.3mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.43g 20%
Sugars 1.76g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 25%
Protein 2.36g 30%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 22%
Iron 0.6mg 22%
Calcium 22.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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