The shrimp with brandy is an appetizer but also a very simple and unique main course, perfect for the holiday season. A recipe that takes very little time to cook, because shrimp cooks quickly. Perhaps this recipe requires more attention and care in cleaning this shellfish, which is actually very simple. Word from someone who doesn’t like cleaning it! You can of course ask for help from your trusted fishmonger, but for this recipe, I chose to clean it myself, also to better explain how to proceed. We will talk about this later.
Once the shrimp are cleaned, you proceed to cooking which, as I said earlier, is simple and quick. I cooked them in a pan by deglazing with Brandy and adding some orange juice. Alternatively, you can prepare this recipe by baking the shrimp in the oven, marinating them in orange juice and various spices. Obviously, in this case, it will take a little more time for preparation. Moreover, you will have the inconvenience of using the oven, taking up space and time for other typical holiday preparations.
The recipe for orange pan-sautéed shrimp will amaze you with its ease and result in great table success. Now let’s go to the kitchen, because the shrimp with brandy and orange will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 120.59 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 3.44 (g) of which sugars 2.68 (g)
- Proteins 8.25 (g)
- Fat 5.94 (g) of which saturated 1.86 (g)of which unsaturated 0.75 (g)
- Fibers 0.21 (g)
- Sodium 858.91 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 104 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.05 lbs shrimp
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp butter
- 2.5 tbsp brandy
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- orange zest (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- chopped parsley (to taste)
Tools
- Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Scissors
- Grater
- Toothpick
Steps
First, take care of cleaning the seafood. Those who know me know that I don’t particularly like doing this, but shrimp clean really quickly. For this recipe, I left them whole, with head and shell, but if you prefer, you can remove the head and use the rest for the recipe. Of course, in this case, use the head to prepare a good fish broth. Then cut the shrimp’s back with a pair of scissors and with the help of a toothpick remove the black thread: the crustacean’s intestine. Then rinse them very well under running water, drain them and pat them dry with some kitchen paper.
Grate the zest and squeeze the juice of an orange and set it aside. Now, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and briefly sauté the garlic clove in its skin. Then add the previously cleaned shrimp and sear them over high heat for a few minutes. Then deglaze with the Brandy, let the alcohol evaporate, and add the orange juice. Lower the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cook the shrimp for 8 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
After the cooking time has elapsed, turn off the heat, add the orange zest and chopped parsley, and stir with a wooden spoon until the ingredients are combined.
The shrimp with brandy are ready! Serve them hot as an appetizer or main course.
Variations and Tips for Shrimp with Brandy
Shrimp with Brandy and orange is best enjoyed immediately after cooking. Alternatively, you can store them in the fridge for a day or two at most.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Shrimp with Brandy
Can I use only the flesh for this recipe?
It would be better to use them whole after cleaning, but you can remove the head of the shell.
What can I substitute for Brandy?
You can substitute Brandy with cognac.
