Shrimp Clemenceau Food

BRENNAN'S SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

• Combine water, bay leaves, thyme, peppers, salt and cayenne in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 25 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
• Drain, discarding liquid.
• Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
• Heat oil to 375°F and fry potatoes until golden-brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Melt butter in a large skillet.
• Saute mushrooms, parsley and garlic until lightly browned.
• Add potatoes, shrimp and peas.
• Toss lightly over medium heat and serve piping hot.

DEATH-DEFYING STUFFED SHRIMP WITH TASSO HAM AND CRAB

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion, tasso ham and 2 tablespoons parsley for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Combine cornbread crumbs with the sauteed ham mixture in a large bowl. Add chicken stock and blend to evenly moisten. Gently fold in crab meat and remaining parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting almost all the way through the inside curl of the body. Open flat to resemble a butterfly shape and devein. Spoon 2 tablespoons into the cavity of the shrimp, fold the tail over to hold the stuffing in place. Perch the shrimps on a lightly buttered baking dish, tail side up. Drizzle with some melted butter and bake 10 to 15 minutes. Serve on bed of greens with Roasted Tomato Aioli.
• Begin with all ingredients at room temperature, they will emulsify more readily. In a food processor or blender, process the yolks, salt, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, garlic and saffron water. Add the tomatoes and process again. With the motor running, add a few drops of the oil, the mixture will begin to thicken. Then, begin adding the remaining oil in a thin, steady stream. Scrape down the sides of the processor/blender. Check and adjust seasonings.