SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE (A LA NEWBERG)

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A quick and easy preparation for shrimp. Crab and lobster would also work well here. Delicious served over rice.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter; add shrimp and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Add in shallots and stir. Add the sherry and stir. After a minute or two shrimps will lose their raw look. Remove and set aside.
  • Continue cooking the sauce until reduce by 1/2. Add 1 1/4 cup cream. Cook about 5 minutes over medium high heat.
  • Beat the remaining cream with the egg yolks. Add to sauce while stirring rapidly. Heat almost to boiling; return shrimp, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.2, Fat 42.9, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 563.2, Sodium 464.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 39

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