Name: Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; a baguette; green beans

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Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce

Ginger and cilantro add Southeast Asian oomph to this French-style butter sauce, which lightly coats big, meaty shrimp.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger

2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Accompaniments:

a baguette

green beans

Preparation

Step 1
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt
Step 2
Heat butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté ginger 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add Sherry and sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

TagsShrimp Shellfish Seafood Ginger Herbs & Spices Main Starter Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Easy 30 Minutes or Less Saute Gourmet

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