Paul Prudhomme Shrimp Diane Food

SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt 1 stick of the butter over high heat; when almost melted, add the green onions, salt, garlic, the ground peppers, basil, thyme and oregano; stir well.
• Add the shrimp and saute just until they turn pink, about 1 minute, shaking the pan (versus stirring) in a back-and-forth motion.
• Add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the stock; then add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in chunks and continue cooking, continuing to shake the pan.
• Before the butter chunks are completely melted, add the parsley, then the remaining 2 tablespoons stock; continue cooking and shaking the pan until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly and butter sauce is the consistency of cream.
• Serve immediately in a bowl with lots of French bread on the side, or serve over pasta or rice.

SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp, green onions and seasonings; toss constantly just until shrimp turn pink.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the stock, then add the remaining butter a tablespoon at a time, tossing until butter is fully incorporated.
• Stir in remaining stock and parsley, combine and heat through thoroughly, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes or rice, or in a bowl with hot French bread on the side for dipping.

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CHICKEN DIANE

Steps:

• Cook pasta and set aside.
• Mash 1/3 of the butter or margarine and combine with seasoning and chicken.
• Heat a skillet over a high fire until it's hot (about 4 minutes).
• Add chicken pieces and brown them about 2 minutes on the first side and about 1 minute on the other.
• Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.
• Add green onions, parsley, garlic and stock.
• Cook 2 more minutes or until the sauce is at a rolling boil.
• Add remaining butter or margarine (cut into pats), stirring and shaking the pan to incorporate.
• Cook for 3 minutes and add the cooked pasta.
• Stir and shake the pan to mix well.
• Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND CORN BISQUE

Steps:

• To make the seasoning mixture, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, thyme, basil, black pepper, cayenne and oregano in a small bowl, and set aside. To make the creamy mixture, place the evaporated skim milk, nonfat dry milk, mayonnaise and cream cheese in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
• Puree 1 cup of the onions, 2 cups of the corn, 1/2 cup of the apple juice, and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix in a blender or food processor. Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot, preferably nonstick, over high heat for about 4 minutes. Place the pureed ingredients in the pot and add 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Cook, scraping occasionally, until a brown crust forms on the bottom and the volume is reduced, about 12 minutes.
• Add the celery, garlic, 1/2 cup of the apple juice, 1/2 cup of the stock, and the remaining onions, corn and seasoning mix, and stir. Add the remaining apple juice, scrape the bottom of the pot, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the creamy mixture and the remaining stock. Mix well and bring just to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and serve immediately.