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Tarragon Creamed
River Shrimp and Chicken
“You might substitute crawfish tails if you have them.” 3/4
cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter. Add the green onions and half the tarragon. Sauté over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, until onions are wilted. Add the red pepper, mushrooms, 1/2 cup of the wine, and the chicken. Increase heat to medium-high and sauté about 5 minutes, until chicken is opaque. Add the shrimp and remaining tarragon. Sauté, tossing constantly, for 2 minutes, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat and set aside. In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter. Sprinkle flour over it when the butter bubbles and whisk to mix well. Add half-and-half, whisking vigorously over medium-low heat until sauce is very smooth and thick. Flavor with remaining 1/4 cup wine and salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue to cook, whisking, for 2 minutes. Do not let boil. Meanwhile, bring the chicken-shrimp mixture back to a simmer and add the sauce. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot on a split, buttered biscuit. Sprinkle with paprika. Serves 6 to 8 Click for |
