Indulge in Effortless Elegance with our Shrimp Francese
Shrimp Francese is a quick take on an Italian-American classic, and it is perfect for a French-inspired meal. The dish is made with large shrimp that are peeled and deveined, then coated in a mixture of eggs and finely grated Parmesan cheese. The shrimp are then dredged in flour and cooked in a skillet until golden brown. The sauce is made with chicken broth, dry white wine, and lemon juice, and it is poured over the shrimp before serving. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
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Shrimp Francese
Check out this delicious Shrimp Francese recipe! It’s a French twist to an Italian-American classic. Perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (14 to16) pelled and deveined, tails on
- 3 pcs large eggs beaten
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 pcs lemon one juiced and one sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Slice each shrimp along the back to open slightly.
- Whisk together eggs and cheese in a shallow dish; place flour in another shallow dish.
- Dredge shrimp lightly in flour, then coat completely in egg mixture.
- Whisk together broth, wine, and lemon juice; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in oil, then butter
- Cook shrimp in 2 single-layer batches, adding more oil between batches as needed, until golden, about 1 ½ minutes on each side; transfer each batch to a plate when done.
- Pour broth mixture into skillet and cook, swirling skillet, until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add lemon slices and parsley, and pour over shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy your Shrimp Francese!
