Shrimp Carrie

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3/4 cup butter, clarified
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Red Sweet Pepper Vinaigrette

• 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Sweet Potato Fries

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and julienned
• peanut oil, for frying (about 8 cups)

Directions

1. 1

   To prepare vinaigrette: Place the first four ingredients together in a saucepan; bring to the boil.

2. 2

   Reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, place in a non-reactive bowl and let cool.

4. 4

   Add Dijon; slowly add in oil, whisking constantly until blended.

5. 5

   Add salt and pepper; set to the side.

6. 6

   Brush the shrimp with the butter; season with salt, cayenne and black pepper.

7. 7

   Grill over medium coals until pink and opaque; set aside to keep warm.

8. 8

   For the fries: Preheat oil to 350F in a large pot or fryer.

9. 9

   Cook the potatoes until crisp and drain on absorbent paper/paper towels.

10. 10

    To serve, place a pile of fries in the center of a warm serving plate.

11. 11

    Surround each mound with about 8 or 9 shrimp and drizzle sweet pepper vinaigrette over the shrimp.