SHRIMP IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce image

Provided by English_Rose

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice and zest of, reserved for garnish
3 ounces unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 1/2 ounces button mushrooms
7 ounces jumbo shrimp, cooked
4 ounces asparagus tips, cooked

Steps:

Place the wine and vinegar in a small saucepan over a moderate heat and reduce to 2 tablespoons. Add the lemon juice.
Gradually whisk in the butter over a low heat, one cube at a time until slightly thickened and glossy.
Remove from the heat, add seasoning to taste, then set to one side.
Heat the oil, add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden. Add the shrimp and asparagus, heat through and transfer to a warmed serving plate.
Serve straight away with the warm lemon butter sauce poured over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 121.1, Sodium 79.3, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12