Belles D'espagne
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Seafoods
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16      large         red shrimp from Spain
                        OR jumbo shrimp
     1/2  pound         bay scallops with coral
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      tablespoon    brandy
   1      teaspoon      herbs de provence
                        salt and pepper to taste
     1/2  cup           bread crumbs
   1                    lemon -- (juice only)
                        beurre blanc
   2 1/2  sticks        butter
   2      tablespoons   chopped shallots
   1 1/4  cups          white wine
   1                    bay leaf
                        salt and pepper
 

Preparation:

Full title: belles d'espagne en brochetts beurre blanc. 1. Marinate de-veined and peeled shrimp and scallops in olive oil, brandy, Herbs de Provence and salt and pepper for one hour. 2. Remove shellfish from the marinade. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Broil on each side for 4 minutes. Add lemon juice before serving. 3. Serve with Beurre Blanc on the side. BEURRE BLANC: 1. Place 2 tbs. of butter in a pan with the shallots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add white wine and bay leaves. Reduce by 1/3 and add salt and pepper to taste. 2. Remove from stove. Slowly add remaining butter. Return to stove, whisk well, and beat thoroughly. Keep the sauce warm, but do not boil. 3. Serve sauce on side with brochettes