Description
A luxurious, timeless seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, velvety cream and dry sherry sauce. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the same pan and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in dry sherry and simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Return shrimp to the pan, toss for 1 minute to heat through, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Continental