creamy shrimp vol au vents

 

Ingredients

1/2	pound	shrimp	raw
1	each	onion	finely diced
1/2	cup	carrots	finely diced
1/2	cup	celery	finely diced
1	each	bay leaf
1/4	teaspoon	thyme
1/2	cup	white wine
1	cup	chicken stock, fat-free
1	teaspoon	canola oil
1	teaspoon	butter
1	teaspoon	cornstarch	or flour
3	tablespoons	heavy whipping cream
1		salt	to taste
1		black pepper	to taste

Directions

Heat canola oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Peel and clean the shrimp. Leave some with the tails intact for garnish if desired.

Add the shrimp and cook until firm and pink, remove the shrimp and set aside.

Add the finely diced onions carrots and celery and cook stirring occasionally until softened and onions are translucent.

Add the white wine, bay leaf and thyme, cook until almost all the liquid has been evaporated.

Mix the butter and cornstarch together to form a roux. Add it to the skillet and cook for one minute.

Add the stock and reduce until thick. Add cream. Taste and adjust seasoning adding salt and pepper as desired.

Cut the shrimp into bite sized pieces. Reserve 4 whole shrimp with tail attached if desired for garnish. Add the shrimp into the sauce and heat through.

Use for filling empty vol-au-vent's. Top each with one of the reserve shrimp for garnish if desired.