redwun Report post Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) 24 lg shrimp 1 tsp cajun seasoning 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 c chopped onions 1/2 c chopped celery 2 Tbs chopped garlic 1/2 c Absinthe 2 Tbs chopped parsley 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 egg yolk 1) Rub the shrimp with the cajun seasoning.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.Saute`shrimp 2-3 minutes.Add the onions,celery,and garlic,and saute` 2-3 minutes.Add the Absinthe and cook for 1 minute.Add the parsley and cream, and bring to a boil.Add the salt and cayenne and cook for 1 1/2 minutes,stirring. 2) Push the shrimp to the side of the skillet and add the egg yolk.Whisk for 30 seconds,then pull the shrimp into the mixture,stirring for 1 minute,and serve over spinach cakes. (recipe follows) SPINACH CAKES 4 Tbs unsalted butter 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup milk 4 cups fresh spinach 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 2 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs (french loaf preferably) 2 Tbs freshly grated parmessano reggiano 1 Tbs Absinthe 1/4 cup veg oil 2 tsp cajun seasoning 1) Heat butter in a skillet over med high.add 1/4 cup flour stirring for 5-6 mins,make a blond roux (the color of sand paper) 2) Add the onions and cook stirring for 2 mins or until wilted.Add the milk and stir until mixture thickens.3-4 mins.Add the spinach,salt,cayenne,white pepper,nutmeg,and garlic and cook,stirring for 4 mins. 3) Remove from heat.Add the breadcrumbs,parmesan,and Absinthe and mix well.Let cool for 30 mins.Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. 4) Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour and the cajun seasoning.Dredge the patties,coating evenly,in the flour.Fry the cakes for about 1 1/2 mins on each side,or until golden. 5) Place one patty on each plate,spoon equal portions of Absinthe shrimp on and around each patty and serve with your favorite Absinthe. Bon Apitite! Edited December 10, 2012 by redwun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Songcatcher Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Damn that sounds good. I always bring a big shrimp ring to our Christmas shin dig at work. Maybe this year I'll fancy it up a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwun Report post Posted December 10, 2012 You'll be a hero SC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites