Shrimp Sardi Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a medium-size saucepan, heat 6 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and 1 garlic cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• 2. Add the shrimp shells and wine, bring to a boil, and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomato, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, tarragon, tomato paste, salt, and pepper (to taste). Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• 3. Strain the shrimp sauce through a sieve, pressing as much of the liquid from the solids as possible with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the crushed red pepper to the sauce. Then add the butter, incorporating it into the sauce 1 tablespoon at a time. Set aside.
• 4. Heat a large sauté pan over high heat, and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté them quickly until just done, 2 to 3 minutes. Quickly add the remaining 4 garlic cloves and cook, stirring over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir the shrimp into the sauce. Sprinkle with chives, and serve with the toast alongside.
• 5. At Sardi's, this dish is usually served over cooked white rice.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400F.
• 2. Poach the shrimp in simmering water for 5 minutes. Drain and remove shells and devein. Set aside.
• 3. Heat meat sauce and wine in saucepan. Add the 1 clove of garlic.
• 4. Trim the crusts from the bread. Melt butter in skillet and add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic. Saute bread until golden.
• 5. Place 6 shrimp in each of 2 au gratin dishes. Cover with hot meat sauce. Arrange 2 garlic bread slices like wings in center of each dish. Heat in oven for 10 minutes, until sauce is bubbly.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, cover and keep warm.
• Place another 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook just until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sardines, and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. If necessary to give the mixture a crumbly texture, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir in the parsley and pepper, and remove from the heat. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.