Shrimp Flambéed with Ouzo – Sybaritica

Shrimp Flambéed with Ouzo are flamed with the classic Greek Anise liqueur and then finished Lemon Butter for an elegant Tapas style dish.

• 5 – 6 Large Shrimp
• 1/3 Cup Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 1 Scallion sliced – Green part only
• 1 pinch Garlic Salt
• 3 Tbsp. Ouzo
• 1 pinch each of Salt and White Pepper

• Peel and Devein the Shrimp, if necessary, toss with Salt and White Pepper and set aside.
• Melt the butter and stir in the Garlic Salt, Lemon juice and Scallion.
• Briefly grill the Shrimp to produce nice grill marks.
• Add a little of the butter to a pan over high heat and stir-fry the shrimp for a minute or so.
• Add the Ouzo and set alight, stirring the Shrimp until the flames are extinguished.
• Add the Butter mix, cook for a moment or two longer and serve hot.