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El Gaucho's Wicked Shrimp

El Gaucho's Wicked Shrimp Recipe

My brother introduced me to this awesome starter. He and his wife raved about El Gaucho's wicked shrimp. I was excited to find the authentic recipe! Recipe form John Broulette, El Gaucho
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine South American
Calories 547 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb prawns (21-25 count per pound)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup dark beer or 1/2 cup ale
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Coat prawns in flour.
  • Heat clarified butter or vegetable oil on high heat.
  • Add prawns to saute pan.
  • Coat with steak seasoning (your favorite store brand like Lawry's or Johnny's will work fine).
  • Add garlic to pan.
  • To make the spice mixture, mix cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, thyme, rosemary and oregano.
  • Grind them together in a spice grinder or food processor.
  • Top prawns with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spice mixture.
  • Add white wine, beer and Worcestershire sauce to pan.
  • Simmer 2-3 minutes until prawns are cooked.
  • Swirl in butter to finish the sauce.
  • Serve with a thick rustic bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 388gCalories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 32.9gProtein: 35.2gFat: 26.1gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 346.8mgSodium: 2306.3mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.1g
Keyword < 15 Mins, Easy
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