Jean Georges Vongerichtens Shrimp In Spicy Carrot Juice Food

JEAN-GEORGES VONGERICHTEN'S SHRIMP IN SPICY CARROT JUICE

Steps:

• Lightly dust the julienned carrot with the flour and shake off any excess. Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the carrot until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
• If making your own carrot juice, put the 10 carrots through a juice extractor. This should yield 2 cups of juice.
• In a saucepan, combine the carrot juice, spices and lemon juice. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Keep warm.
• In a large saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute 1 1/2 minutes per side or until thoroughly pink. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Arrange 8 shrimp in each of four soup plates and pour sauce over them (see note). Garnish each with bits of julienned carrot and chopped chervil.

SHRIMP IN SPICED CARROT JUICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, add the carrots and cook 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Place the carrot juice, lime leaves, Thai peppers, lime juice and 2 tablespoons of the butter in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the butter blends in. Remove from heat and stir in the coriander, mint and carrots. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining butter in a nonstick skillet, add the shrimp and brown lightly, about a minute on each side. Divide the shrimp among 4 soup plates. Reheat the carrot sauce, season with salt and cayenne pepper, pour it over the shrimp and serve.