Spicy Shrimp Francese with Calabrian Chili

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, about 32

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• Black pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup unbleached flour, plus 1 tablespoon for sauce

• 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Spicy Francese Sauce:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 to 5 jarred Calabrian chili peppers, sliced (or more to taste)

• 1 tablespoon oil from the Calabrian chili peppers

• 1 1/2 lemons (juice from 1 lemon for sauce, 1/2 lemon for garnish)

• 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided

• 2 teaspoons salted butter

• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the shrimp: Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper on both sides

2. Prepare coating stations: Place the flour in a shallow bowl and the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl

3. Coat the shrimp: Lightly flour half of the shrimp, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs

4. Cook first batch: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat; add 1 teaspoon olive oil to lightly coat the bottom; cook the shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until opaque and cooked through

5. Finish remaining shrimp: Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and repeat with remaining oil, flour, and shrimp, reserving the remaining flour

6. Prepare sauce base: Place 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of the flour and whisk; add the juice from 1 lemon

7. Start the sauce: To the skillet, add 2 teaspoons of the Calabrian chili oil and add the garlic; cook 30 seconds over medium heat until fragrant

8. Add peppers and broth: Add the Calabrian chili peppers and 1/4 cup chicken broth; cook until reduced by half

9. Finish sauce: Pour in the broth mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens; add the butter and let it melt

10. Combine and serve: Return the shrimp to the pan, coat with sauce, squeeze remaining half lemon over top, and garnish with chopped parsley