Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of shrimp in sherry cream sauce. This dish is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, savory garlic, aromatic sherry, and creamy goodness. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or a fancy gathering, this recipe will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat them in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and sauce before serving.
- Serve the shrimp in sherry cream sauce over rice or with crusty bread.
