Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe

Appetizer
Very Easy
20 min
84 Kcal

As an appetizer, starter, or main dish... There will always be a good time to enjoy our flambéed shrimp with whiskey! As usual at Ptitchef, we prove that an original recipe can also be simple and require only a few ingredients: here, 50 ml of whiskey will suffice ☺ And since we're nice, we'll let you eat this dish with your fingers ;-)

Ingredients

6

Materials

  • frying pan

Preparation

Preparation5 min
Cook time15 min
  • Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe - Preparation step 1Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Rinse the shrimp and place them in the pan. Sprinkle with flour and paprika, and mix well.
  • Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe - Preparation step 2Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe - Preparation step 3Then, pour the whiskey over the shrimp and flambé. WARNING: If your range hood is on, turn it off before flambéing the shrimp, as it could cause the flames to rise very high!
  • Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe - Preparation step 4Once the flames are out, remove the shrimp from the pan and generously sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. Mix well.
  • Flambéed shrimp with whiskey: a detailed recipe - Preparation step 5And there you have it, your flambéed shrimp with whiskey are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How can you flambé shrimp safely?

To flambé shrimp safely, make sure to turn off the range hood before adding the whiskey, as it could cause a high flame. Also, be careful to keep your face away from the pan.
Shrimp are high in protein, low in calories, and contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and brain health.
Yes, you can replace the whiskey with rum or cognac, but this will slightly change the flavor of the recipe.
The technique of flambéing dates back to French cuisine, where it is often used to add depth and complexity to dishes, particularly seafood.
These shrimp can be served as an appetizer with crusty bread, or as a starter, and are delicious with a lemon- or garlic-based sauce.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 84Kcal
  • Carbo: 1.9g
  • Total fat: 2.8g
  • Saturated fat: 0.4g
  • Proteins: 7.5g
  • Fibers: 0.4g
  • Sugar: 0.1g
  • ProPoints: 2
  • SmartPoints: 2
Nutritional information for 1 serving (48g)
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