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Morton’s Steakhouse Shrimp Alexander
Shrimp Alexander with Beurre Blanc sauce is an extraordinary appetizer. What makes this crispy oven fried shrimp so good is the unique breading. You can make it at home with this easy Morton's Steakhouse copycat recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 864 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Breaded Shrimp
- 4 ounces melted butter
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (8-12) to the pound
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 teaspoons finely minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 /2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Buerre Blanc Sauce
- 3 tablespoons finely minced shallots
- 1/2 cup dry white wine inexpensive chardonnay is fine
- 8 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Breaded Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 500.
- Combine breadcrumbs, shallots, parsley, and garlic. You may wish to add some salt and pepper to taste.
- Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp.
- Dip shrimp in butter (butter should be warm, not hot) then in breadcrumb mixture, and
- Place shrimp in a baking dish or oven-proof pan with sides. Pour remaining butter into the pan so the shrimp can cook in the butter.
- Bake shrimp at 500 degrees for 5 minutes or until done and the breading is lightly browned.
Cup of Yum
Buerre Blanc
- Place wine, lemon juice, and shallots into a small pan. Heat over medium heat.
- When the wine has reduced to only a tablespoon, reduce the heat to the lowest setting on your stove. Start to add in small nobs of butter, stirring constantly until the butter melts.
- Stir the sauce continually, adding in more butter only after the last addition has melted and the sauce has thickened.
- The sauce will be done when the sauce has thickened and is a pale yellow. Do not allow the sauce to get too hot or it will break.
Notes
- You can use smaller shrimp if desired
- You can skip the beurre blanc sauce, and serve with a homemade tartar sauce if desired.
- This recipe can be prepared in your air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
864kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Cholesterol
469mg
(156%)
Sodium
1435mg
(60%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2125IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 469mg | 156% |
| Sodium | 1435mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2125IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.