Shrimp In Paper

Yesterday I was looking for something to do with some shrimp that we had in the freezer for quite some time and remembered a recipe that I saw on Emeril Lagasse's new Fresh Food Fast television show a few weeks ago. It uses simple ingredients and we always have these things on hand in the vegetable crisper and in pantry, so the decision was easy. It’s easy, Asian inspired and goes great with a nice, light rice pilaf and a crisp white wine. It turned out great!

Ingredients (per serving)

1 tsp canola oil

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup julienned carrots

1 small shallot, peeled and chopped

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

freshly ground black pepper

6 (16 to 20 count) shrimp, shelled, deveined

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

Brush an 18 inch long sheet of parchment paper with the canola oil. Working on half the the paper, layer the broccoli, carrots, shallots and the the shrimp on the paper and drizzle with the sou sauce, sesame oil and pepper. Fold the parchment paper over until the ends meet and then fold the edges together repeatedly, 4 or 5 times, creasing it with each fold to make an airtight seal.

Place the pouch on a baking sheet and place on the center rack of ghe oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pouches (if multiple servings prepared) are puffed up. Remove from the pan and open carefully. There were will a considerable amount of hot steam escaping. Serve immediately.