Delicious Shrimp in Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe

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

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 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.
4. In the same skillet, pour in the sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. 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.
7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and sauce before serving.
8. Serve the shrimp in sherry cream sauce over rice or with crusty bread.

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