MR. B'S SHRIMP AND HAM MELANGE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds shrimp in the shell
2 or 3 red, ripe tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
1/8 pound thinly sliced smoked cooked ham or prosciutto
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped white part of a green onion or scallion
3/4 cup chopped green part of green onions or scallions
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Parmesan cheese hard rolls (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Shell and devein the shrimp and put them in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Drop tomatoes into boiling water and let stand 10 seconds. Drain. Pull away and discard the skin. Cut away and discard the cores. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze away most of the seeds.
  • Cut tomato halves into 1/4-inch dice. There should be about 1 cup.
  • Cut ham into very small cubes. There should be about 1/2 cup.
  • To the shrimp add the paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic, all the chopped white part of a green onion or scallion and 1/4 cup of the chopped green part. Blend well with the fingers.
  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet and add shallots and shrimp mixture. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until shrimp lose their raw look. Scoop them out into a warm dish.
  • Add wine, tomatoes, 1/4 cup green onions and tarragon. Cook, stirring, about 30 seconds and add cream, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and stir in mustard. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until thickened lightly and saucelike.
  • Add ham and shrimp and stir until they are coated with sauce.
  • Arrange hard roll halves broiled side up on serving dish and pour shrimp in sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green part of onion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1238 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kalema Yasin
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mr.Mahendra Kumar
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and ham are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served this dish over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


MD. Romjan Mia
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving this dish with rice or pasta.


Saleem Williams
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This dish is a winner! The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


GAMEN AZHAR a2
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nati Abebaw
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This is a great recipe! The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lerato Mohomane
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The shrimp and ham were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Kevin Klein
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This dish is amazing! The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tilak Nepali
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Usman sani Bello
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and ham are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served this dish over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Bxdbdj Xhdjir
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and ham are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving this dish with rice or pasta.


Safder Alikhan
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This dish is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of shrimp and ham, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hamza arain
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp and ham were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Fahim Hossain
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This is the most delicious shrimp and ham melange I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.