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Savory Shrimp Custard

 This small fry of the sea is about to win you big points at the dinner table. This savory shrimp custard is one for the books. It's a decadent way to dive into goodness. 
Course Brunch, Seafood
Cuisine Continental
Servings 4 servings
Calories 2878 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, softened
  • 83/1000 cup(s) dry breadcrumbs
  • 32 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh chives
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup(s) roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan
  • 24 large shrimp, blackened
  • 8 tablespoon(s) peppered white sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Butter 6-oz ramekins and dust with breadcrumbs.
  • Set in roasting pan, without letting ramekins touch each other.
  • In a small saucepan, gently heat cream and chives.
  • Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks.
  • Add roasted garlic, salt, pepper and whisk together.
  • Add cream; whisk until smooth.
  • Add Parmesan and whisk.
  • Pour into ramekins; fill roasting pan with warm water to come halfway up the ramekins' sides.
  • Bake until set, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove ramekins from water and wipe sides dry.
  • Run a thin knife around edges to loosen custards.
  • Invert onto plates.
  • Spoon a small amount of white sauce on top, surround with blackened shrimp and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 2878kcalCarbohydrates: 64.49gProtein: 70.04gFat: 246.25gSaturated Fat: 141.51gCholesterol: 2121.85mgSodium: 5594.48mgFiber: 2.07gSugar: 24.4g
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