Shrimp Paesano

This is a much loved recipe from my Aunt Jamie's family in South Texas.  According to Aunt Jamie, her family often enjoyed this dish at her Aunt Niny's house in Dilley, Texas.  I have had this before, and it is awfully tasty!  It's also quick, easy to make, and great for company or family gatherings.

SHRIMP PAESANO

1 lb. jumbo shrimp

1/2 &1/2 or light cream

Flour

Oil 

1 beaten egg

Juice of 1/2 lemon (I use one lemon)

1 cold stick of butter cut into four pieces

1--2 cloves garlic, minced and lightly sautéed 

Chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

SHRIMP 

SOAK clean deveined shrimp in half & half and beaten egg 10-15 minutes

DRAIN and coat shrimp with flour

SAUTE in oil (I use olive) until lightly browned on both sides

REMOVE from stovetop and place in preheated 300 degree oven to keep warm while preparing sauce
 

SAUCE

MIX lemon juice and garlic in heavy saucepan

ADD the stick of butter and stir over low heat 

ADD a little half & half and stir until butter melts and sauce thickens

ADD parsley and a little salt and pepper

POUR sauce in a shallow dish and place shrimp on top