Shrimp with Green Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 slices warm baguette for serving
• 2 tablespoons brandy 
• 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
• 1 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 6 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
• 18 large shrimp deveined peeled

Equipment

• frying pan
• blender

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook until it softens slightly, about 1 minute.
3. Add the brandy and swirl the pan until the alcohol evaporates.
4. Add the wine and 1/4 cup water and cook to reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a blender with 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth. Cover and set aside.
6. When ready to serve, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
7. Add the shrimp; cook until just pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Add the green sauce, season with salt and pepper, and warm through.
9. Drizzle with olive oil or water to loosen the sauce.
10. Serve with bread.
11. Photograph by Con Poulos