Tasso Shrimp Henican

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pan over medium-low heat, sauté garlic and shallots in a little butter for a minute. Add hot sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until very little liquid is left. Add cream and cook about one more minute.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat and whisk in the softened butter, a little at a time, until it takes on a creamy consistency. This is beurre blanc. Keep warm.

3. 3

   Cut a slit down the back of each shrimp and insert a strip of tasso. Close the slit with a toothpick.

4. 4

   Mix the salt into the flour in a wide bowl. Dust the shrimp with the seasoned flour.

5. 5

   In a skillet, fry the shrimp in oil heated to about 375 degrees. Drain.

6. 6

   Place the cooked shrimp in a bowl with the beurre blanc. Toss to coat.

7. 7

   Spread a thin film of pepper jelly on the bottom of a small dish and arrange three shrimp on each plate. Garnish with pickled okra or pickled green beans.