Best 5 Onion Tarragon Shrimp Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Onion Tarragon Shrimp, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a flavorful combination of butter, olive oil, shallots, garlic, and a hint of Pernod. The addition of fresh tarragon and lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness, while a splash of white wine deglazes the pan, infusing the sauce with an aromatic depth. Accompaniments such as Lemon Butter Sauce, Brown Butter Sauce, and Garlic Butter Sauce provide delectable options to further enhance the shrimp's natural sweetness. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or as the main course, this Onion Tarragon Shrimp is sure to impress.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds (16- to 20-count) peeled and deveined shrimp (2 1/2 pounds in the shell)
3 tablespoons Pernod liqueur
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup small-diced celery
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish
2/3 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's

Steps:

  • Place the shrimp in a large (8-inch-diameter × 5-inch-high) saucepan and add 8 cups of cold water, the Pernod, and 1 tablespoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and cook the shrimp uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until just firm and pink. Drain in a colander.
  • Place half the shrimp in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the shrimp sideways through the back with a sharp paring knife and add them to the bowl as well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the celery, scallions, tarragon, and mayonnaise, and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra tarragon and salt, and taste for seasonings. Serve cold or at room temperature.

TARRAGON SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Tarragon is often paired with poultry; however, its mild lemony flavor works well with shellfish like shrimp, too. Combined with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this basic seafood marinade is sure to be in your cooking rotation for years to come.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 onions, peeled and coarsely grated
1 small bunch fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
24 to 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and saute garlic and onions over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Add tarragon, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute; do not let the mixture brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the onion mixture and lemon juice, stirring until well coated. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler. Arrange the marinated shrimp in a skillet. Cover the shrimp with any remaining marinade.
  • Broil under high heat until the shrimp are pink and the topping is well browned, approximately 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

ROASTED ONION, CAPER, AND TARRAGON SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Milk/Cream     Herb     Onion     Roast     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     White Wine     Winter     Tarragon     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large onions (about 3/4 pound each), unpeeled and untrimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons drained bottled capers
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion greens

Steps:

  • In a baking pan roast the onions in the middle of a preheated 475°F. oven for 2 hours. While the onions are roasting, in a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat, whisk in the flour, and cook the roux, whisking, for 3 minutes. Add the cream and the wine in a stream, whisking, bring the mixture to a boil, whisking, and simmer it whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the capers, the vinegar, the tarragon, the parsley, and the chives.
  • Let the onions cool until they can be handled, discard the tough outer layers, the stems, the root ends, and the juices in the baking pan, and in a food processor purée the onions until they are smooth. Transfer the purée to a small saucepan, bring it to a boil, and boil it, stirring, until it is thickened and the excess liquid is evaporated. Stir in the purée into the cream sauce and stir in salt and pepper to taste. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.

BROILED SHRIMP WITH MUSTARD AND TARRAGON



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Categories     Mustard     Shellfish     Appetizer     Broil     Cocktail Party     Low Carb     Shrimp     Healthy     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp (about 40), peeled, deveined
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

Steps:

  • Stir first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
  • Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cooked through, 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove shrimp from skewers. Arrange on platter. Serve with toothpicks.

SHRIMP WITH SHALLOT-TARRAGON SAUCE ON WILTED SPINACH



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Categories     Leafy Green     Herb     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Seafood     Shrimp     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
5 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 large)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 teaspoons tarragon, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger in medium bowl. Sprinkle mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 5 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; sauté until shrimp are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add butter and cream; bring just to simmer. Add remaining 1 teaspoon ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Set shrimp aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add spinach and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until just wilted, about 25 seconds. Mound spinach in center of plates; surround with shrimp and sauce. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon; serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh shrimp, tarragon, and shallots will give your dish the best possible taste.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use will add flavor to the dish, so choose a good one that you enjoy drinking.
  • Serve the dish immediately. Onion Tarragon Shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked. The shrimp will be at their best and the sauce will be hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Onion Tarragon Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with white wine, shallots, tarragon, and butter. The dish is served over a bed of rice or pasta and can be garnished with additional tarragon or lemon wedges.

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