Morton’s Steakhouse Shrimp Alexander - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

Morton’s Steakhouse Shrimp Alexander is one of their most popular appetizers. At home, you can turn this dish into a main dish if you like. Amaze your family by making one of the most requested shrimp appetizers at this famous steakhouse.

Morton’s steakhouse is a fine steakhouse that is great to go to for special occasions. I thoroughly enjoy every visit to Morton’s. Amazing food and service that is beyond on-point.

We don’t eat this way every week, but I feel like we get our money’s worth here. With its dimmed lights, tuxedoed waiters, and a wide array of wines, Morton’s is one of my top three steakhouses.

Shrimp Alexander with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Alexander served with beurre blanc sauce is one of Morton’s most popular appetizers. Now, you don’t have to wait for a special occasion – you can make every occasion special at home with this recipe.

Shrimp are dipped in melted butter then coated with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, shallots, and parsley. They are baked in butter until deliciously browned.

Then the jumbo breaded shrimp are served with beurre blanc sauce for dipping. This classic French butter sauce is the perfect complement to crispy baked shrimp.

You can enjoy this special shrimp dish anytime. You can make it as an appetizer or serve it with a side of pasta and a salad.

This shrimp is an extraordinary oven-fried shrimp appetizer. What makes it so special is the unique breading. The combination of tastes in every crispy, crunchy bite is just heavenly.

One of Morton’s executive chefs demonstrates how to make their Jumbo Shrimp Alexander with beurre blanc sauce in this video.

Ingredients

This easy oven-baked shrimp recipe is very unique because a lot of aromatic ingredients are added to the breading. This makes the shrimp tastes even better. Many recipes for breaded shrimp don’t have these extras. I know with one bite, you will fall in love with this tasty shrimp dish!

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Butter
• Jumbo shrimp
• Breadcrumbs
• Shallots
• Fresh parsley
• Garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dry white wine
• Fresh lemon juice

How to Make Shrimp Alexander

1. Combine breadcrumbs, shallots, parsley, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
   
2. Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp.
3. Dip shrimp in melted butter then in breadcrumb mixture.
   
4. Place shrimp in a baking dish or oven-safe pan. Pour remaining butter into the pan.
5. Bake shrimp at 500 degrees for 5 minutes or until done and breading is lightly browned.
6. Place wine, lemon juice, and shallots into a small pan. Heat over medium heat.
7. Cook until reduced to 1 tablespoon.
8. Reduce the heat to low.
9. Add a small nob of butter, stirring constantly until the butter melts.
10. Continue to add more butter only after the last addition has melted and the sauce has thickened.
11. Serve shrimp with the beurre blanc sauce.

Recipe Tips

• You can use smaller shrimp if desired. Just reduce the baking time.
• You can skip the beurre blanc sauce and serve it with a homemade tartar sauce or shrimp co*cktail sauce.
• This recipe can be prepared in your air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees for 5 minutes, turn shrimp over, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until done.

How to Make Homemade Breadcrumbs

Nothing is more frustrating than needing just a quarter cup of breadcrumbs for a whole recipe (especially when making meatballs – most recipes call for less than a cup).

Do you often find yourself in a minor dilemma over breadcrumbs? Do you rush out to the store to buy them? Do you skip them altogether?

Did you know that instead of having a carton of store-bought breadcrumbs taking up room in your pantry, you can make just enough breadcrumbs at home in a flash? Or you can choose to make a big batch and store them. Check out my easy homemade breadcrumbs recipe.

Do you love shrimp? Try these recipes!

• Bang Bang Shrimp Air Fryer
• Chicken and Shrimp Pasta
• Honey Walnut Shrimp
• Killer Shrimp
• Shrimp Alfredo
• Shrimp Parmesan
• Shrimp Scampi
• Shrimp Tempura
• Shrimp with Basil-Garlic Butter

And here’s a link to thirty shrimp appetizers – why not try every one?

Favorite Fine Dining Recipes

• Baked Scallops
• Cheddar Cheese Soup
• Creamed Spinach
• Seafood Gumbo

Check out more of my easy seafood recipes and the best fine dining appetizers here on CopyKat!

Before you go, be sure to drop me a comment down below on what your favorite shrimp appetizer is!