Shrimp Mariniere - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
    1 1/2 sticks butter
    1 c. finely chopped green onions
    5 1/2 Tbsp. flour
    3 c. milk
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
    2/3 c. white wine
    3 c. precooked shrimp
    2 egg yolks, beaten
    paprika
Preparation
    Saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter and set aside.
    In large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, melt remaining butter and saute onions until tender.
    Blend in flour and cook slowly for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
    Add salt, pepper and wine.
    Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer and stir 10 minutes to thicken sauce.
    Add shrimp and mushrooms, stirring lightly for 1 minute.
    Remove from heat and quickly beat in egg yolks.
    Spoon into 6 large ramekins or 12 small ramekins (as appetizers).
    Sprinkle with paprika and heat under broiler.
    This can also be served from a chafing dish over toast points.
    Freezes well.

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