Shrimp Francese

Serves: 4

Cody DuBuque

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

47

Sweetness

45

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Butterfly the shrimp: Make a deep cut along the outer curved edge, then spread open like a book

2

Pat dry

3

Whisk the eggs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon parsley in a bowl

4

Heat about 1/8 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

5

Put the flour in a shallow bowl

6

Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour, dip in the egg mixture and add to the skillet cut-side down; fry, turning, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes

7

Transfer to paper towels to drain

8

Pour out any oil from the skillet and wipe clean

9

Add the broth, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat

10

Add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, 4 minutes

11

Push the tomatoes to one side; whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time

12

Stir in the shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley

13

Meanwhile, put the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle with water and season with salt and pepper

14

Cover with plastic wrap and pierce the plastic; microwave until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes

15

Divide the spinach and shrimp mixture among plates and top with the sauce

16

Photograph by Christopher Testani