Shrimp Francese

Health score
10%
Shrimp Francese
25 min.
4
327kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family or guests with a delightful seafood dish, look no further than Shrimp Francese. This classic Italian-American recipe combines the succulent flavors of fresh shrimp with a rich, buttery sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect choice for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner.

The beauty of Shrimp Francese lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, including tender shrimp, eggs, and a splash of white wine, you can create a dish that feels gourmet without spending hours in the kitchen. The shrimp are lightly dredged in flour and coated in a luscious egg and Parmesan mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The result is a crispy exterior that gives way to juicy, flavorful shrimp inside.

As the shrimp cook, a fragrant broth made from chicken stock and white wine is prepared, which adds depth and richness to the dish. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this meal is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you're serving it over a bed of pasta or alongside a fresh salad, Shrimp Francese is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Dive into this delightful dish and savor the taste of the sea!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • large eggs beaten ()
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh packed ( )
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose (for dredging)
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin as needed plus more )
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated (preferably on a Microplane)
  • pound shrimp raw deveined peeled (14 to 16)
  • tablespoon butter unsalted as needed plus more )
  • 0.5 cup white wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Slice each shrimp along the back to open (butterfly) slightly.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk together broth, wine, and lemon juice; set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour broth mixture into skillet and cook, swirling skillet, until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, add lemon slices and parsley, and pour over shrimp.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein34.41%
Fat44.36%
Carbs21.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.5
Glycemic Load
8.78
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.396956516349%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:327.39kcal
16.37%
Fat:14.79g
22.76%
Saturated Fat:5.56g
34.72%
Carbohydrates:15.92g
5.31%
Net Carbohydrates:15.38g
5.59%
Sugar:0.64g
0.71%
Cholesterol:301.37mg
100.46%
Sodium:1027.18mg
44.66%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.57%
100%
Protein:25.82g
51.65%
Selenium:54.94µg
78.48%
Vitamin K:64.68µg
61.6%
Phosphorus:456.66mg
45.67%
Vitamin B12:1.77µg
29.55%
Calcium:205mg
20.5%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.73%
Folate:74.62µg
18.65%
Vitamin A:918.69IU
18.37%
Vitamin E:2.59mg
17.26%
Vitamin B3:3.12mg
15.62%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.56%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.09%
Copper:0.27mg
13.63%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.65%
Iron:2.03mg
11.28%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.77%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.7%
Magnesium:42.5mg
10.62%
Potassium:267.85mg
7.65%
Vitamin D:0.98µg
6.52%
Vitamin C:4.99mg
6.05%
Fiber:0.55g
2.18%
Source:SippitySup