Marinated Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Marinated Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc
45 min.
8
365kcal

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Delight your taste buds with our exquisite Marinated Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc, a dish that exudes elegance and sophistication yet is surprisingly effortless to prepare. Perfect for a special occasion or an intimate dinner, this gluten-free recipe marvels with every bite, leaving guests raving about the heavenly flavors.

The vibrant marinated shrimp come alive with the delightful tang of Champagne and the aromatic touch of fresh herbs like chives, tarragon, and parsley. The marination process, which allows the shrimp to soak up these delicious flavors, takes just 30 minutes, making it a hassle-free yet gourmet experience.

At the heart of this dish lies the luscious Champagne beurre blanc sauce—a French classic that transforms ordinary shrimp into a masterpiece. With a silky texture and rich flavor, this sauce is achieved by carefully whisking in chilled butter, resulting in a creamy accompaniment that elevates your meal to restaurant-quality.

With each bite, you’ll enjoy a complex interplay of textures and flavors, from the tender shrimp to the luxurious buttery sauce. Serve it as a stunning main course for lunch or dinner, and watch as your culinary skills shine through. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your guests enchanted.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • cup sparkling wine dry
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoon chives fresh minced
  • tablespoon parsley fresh minced
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • pounds shrimp with tail left intact, deveined uncooked peeled
  • cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 16 pieces (2 sticks)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Combine Champagne, shallots, vinegar, and peppercorns in heavy medium saucepan. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup liquid, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  2. Combine Champagne, olive oil, shallots, and ground pepper in resealable plastic bag.
  3. Add shrimp to bag and seal; shake bag to coat shrimp evenly. Marinate shrimp at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
  4. Mix chives, tarragon, and parsley in small bowl.
  5. Preheat broiler. Spray broiler pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray.
  6. Drain shrimp; discard plastic bag with marinade. Arrange shrimp on prepared pan in single layer. Broil shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Stand 3 shrimp, tails upright, in center of each plate.
  7. Rewarm sauce base over medium-low heat.
  8. Whisk in butter 1 piece at a time, just allowing each to melt before adding next (do not boil or sauce will separate). Season beurre blanc to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Spoon warm sauce around shrimp.
  10. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein18.14%
Fat78.82%
Carbs3.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.13
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.062174014423%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.03kcal
18.25%
Fat:30.99g
47.68%
Saturated Fat:15.66g
97.87%
Carbohydrates:2.69g
0.9%
Net Carbohydrates:2.41g
0.88%
Sugar:0.66g
0.74%
Cholesterol:203.89mg
67.96%
Sodium:648.79mg
28.21%
Alcohol:1.89g
100%
Alcohol %:1.28%
100%
Protein:16.04g
32.09%
Selenium:34.01µg
48.58%
Phosphorus:294.14mg
29.41%
Vitamin B12:1.31µg
21.78%
Vitamin E:3.14mg
20.91%
Vitamin A:1009.99IU
20.2%
Vitamin K:15.85µg
15.09%
Copper:0.23mg
11.43%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.25%
Vitamin B3:2.16mg
10.78%
Calcium:84.54mg
8.45%
Magnesium:33.3mg
8.32%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.07%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.6%
Folate:27.56µg
6.89%
Potassium:208.76mg
5.96%
Iron:0.81mg
4.48%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.59%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.56%
Vitamin C:1.64mg
1.99%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.97%
Fiber:0.28g
1.11%
Source:Epicurious