Brennans Shrimp Clemenceau Recipes

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.

SHRIMP CLEMENCEA

Steps:

• Preheat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Add the potatoes to the oil and deep-fry until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Heat the clarified butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Saute the shrimp until they are pink, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until tender. Add garlic, black pepper, and potatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Drain off the excess butter, add the peas, and cook until the peas are heated through.

SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

• In a heavy, deep pot or an electric deep-fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Add the potatoes, in batches, and fry until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the slat and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the cayenne and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ham, green peas, garlic, and the potatoes. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the butter and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• To serve, divide the mixture into 4 equal portions on serving plates and drizzle with the hollandaise.
• In a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water (be careful not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water), whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice, hot sauce, and water until pale yellow in color. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bowl from the pot and, whisking vigorously, add the melted butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until all the butter is incorporated. Keep warm until needed.

DELMONICO CHICKEN CLEMENCEAU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. and continue to cook for 30 minutes. In a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add the ham and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the peas and potatoes. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, wine, peppercorns, shallots, and tarragon. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to 1 tablespoon. Add 1 tablespoon of water. Add the egg yolks and whisk, over low heat, until frothy, about 3 to 4 minutes. In a steady stream, add the butter until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce through a chinois and set aside. Remove the chicken from the oven and carve into 4 pieces (2 breast and 2 leg/thigh). To serve, spoon the potato mixture on the bottom of each plate. Lay the individual chicken portions on top of the potatoes. Spoon the Bernaise Sauce over the chicken and serve.

RALPH BRENNAN'S JAZZ KITCHEN SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Grits Preparation: Combine butter, onion, and Andouille sausage in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Whisk in cream and cook, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley. Add salt to taste. Barbeque Shrimp Preparation: Combine shrimp, stock, lemon juice, Worcestershire, pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic in a large, deep-sided sauté pan over high heat. Simmer, turning shrimp over, until shrimp are just firm and opaque, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the pan, swirling butter into sauce. Scoop grits into a shallow serving bowl. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

BRENNAN'S CLASSIC SHRIMP REMOULADE

Steps:

• Put ketchup, horseradish, Creole and prepared mustards, vinegar, lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, Tabasco and egg into blender container or food processor.
• Cover and mix at high speed until well blended.
• Remove cover and gradually add oil in a slow steady stream.
• Sauce will thicken to a pourable, creamy consistency.
• Store in covered container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Serving suggestion: toss boiled shrimp in remoulade sauce.
• Spoon onto a bed of thinly sliced cucumbers, radishes and frisee which were drizzled with a simple vinaigrette dressing.