Shrimp Imperial Recipe

Shrimp Imperial Recipe

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
  • 1/4 cup celery, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the celery, bell pepper and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink (do not over cook). Stir frequently. Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt. Toss. Let cool.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, parsley, thyme and lemon extract.
  5. To assemble, divide shrimp into 4 ramekin (or gratin dishes or large scallop shells). Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over each dish and sprinkle with a dash of paprika.
  6. Place ramekins on cookie sheet and bake in 400 degrees F oven for about 15 minutes or until bubbling and starting to brown.
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