Shrimp Thermidor Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tbsp minced shallots or 3 tbsp scallions
6 tbsp butter
6 tbsp flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup shrimp cooking water
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oben to 425 degrees F.
Simmer the shrimp in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.
Drain, reserving 1 c of the liquid.
Set aside.
Simmer water in the bottom of a double boiler.
Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler (directly on the heat) and stir fry shallots until limp.
Add flour, salt, mustard and pinch cayenne pepper, stir until blended.
Add the milk and shrimp cooking water and heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
Remove pan from heat.
Vigourly stir 1 c of sauce into the yolks until well blended.
Add mixture to sauce in pan and put the top of the double boiler over the simmering water in the bottom.
Stir sauce for 1-2 minutes to completely cook the egg yolks.
Spoon 1/2- 3/4 c of the sauce in an ungreased 2 quart au gratin dish or shallow casserole.
Arrange shrimp in sauce and cover with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake uncovered 10-15 minutes, until hot but not boiling.
Broil 6 from heat for 1-2 minutes to brown.
Serve with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	714.17 Kcal (2990 kJ)
Calories from fat	420.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.77g	72%
Cholesterol	208.55mg	70%
Sodium	2523.23mg	105%
Potassium	274.3mg	6%
Total Carbs	56.24g	19%
Sugars	2.5g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	20.16g	40%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	203.9mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	241.95 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.85g	72%
Cholesterol	70.65mg	70%
Sodium	854.85mg	105%
Potassium	92.93mg	6%
Total Carbs	19.05g	19%
Sugars	0.85g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	11%
Protein	6.83g	40%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.9mg	15%
Calcium	69.1mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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