Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 34 cup butter, clarified
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 12 cups red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 12 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and julienned
  • peanut oil, for frying (about 8 cups)

Method

  • To prepare vinaigrette: Place the first four ingredients together in a saucepan; bring to the boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes.
  • Remove from heat, place in a non-reactive bowl and let cool.
  • Add Dijon; slowly add in oil, whisking constantly until blended.
  • Add salt and pepper; set to the side.
  • Brush the shrimp with the butter; season with salt, cayenne and black pepper.
  • Grill over medium coals until pink and opaque; set aside to keep warm.
  • For the fries: Preheat oil to 350F in a large pot or fryer.
  • Cook the potatoes until crisp and drain on absorbent paper/paper towels.
  • To serve, place a pile of fries in the center of a warm serving plate.
  • Surround each mound with about 8 or 9 shrimp and drizzle sweet pepper vinaigrette over the shrimp.