SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Shrimp Clemenceau





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George Benjamin Eugene Clemenceau became the premier of France in 1906 and a chicken dish was created in New Orleans to honor him, I More










Yield:4 servings



Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil
2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice (about 3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
6 ounces boiled ham, cut into small dice
1/2 cup fresh sweet baby green peas
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 recipe Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows
Hollandaise Sauce:
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
4 teaspoons water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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Directions


In a heavy, deep pot or an electric deep-fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 360 degrees F. Add the potatoes, in batches, and fry until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.