Shrimp de jonghe recipe

Shrimp De Jonghe recipe

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The Shrimp de Jonghe recipe is a classic dish that originated in Chicago's De Jonghe's Hotel and Restaurant in the early 20th century. This rich and flavorful dish features succulent shrimp baked in a creamy garlic and breadcrumb topping. It is a perfect choice for seafood lovers looking for a luxurious and indulgent meal. The dish is easy to prepare and can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

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shrimp de jonghe recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	large shrimp, about 20, shelled and drained
2 clove(s)	garlic
¾ tsp	salt
½ tbsp	fresh tarragon, finely chopped
½ tbsp	fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ tbsp	fresh chervil, finely chopped
1 pinch(es)	dried thyme, crumbled
1 small	shallot, minced
1 tbsp	onion, minced
180 g	unsalted butter,softened
60 g	dry bread crumbs
1 pinch(es)	nutmeg, freshly grated
¼ tsp	black pepper

Instructions

Cook shrimp in a 3 litre pot of boiling salted water (use 1 tablespoon for every 3 litre water) until just cooked through for about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander, then immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.

Preheat oven to 350░F or 180░C.

Mash garlic to a paste with 1/8 teaspoon salt using a mortar and pestle, then stir together with fresh and dried herbs, shallot, onion 115g butter 30g bread crumbs, nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Melt remaining butter and stir together with remaining bread crumbs pepper and salt to make topping.

Arrange shrimp in 1 layer (overlapping if necessary) in buttered large flameproof gratin dish or shallow baking dish. Cover with herbed breadcrumb mixture, and then sprinkle with topping. Bake in upper third of oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil for about 2 minutes until crumbs are golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a