Creamy Shrimp Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb medium-size fresh shrimp
2 1/2 tbsp butter, divided
1 small shallot, sliced
1 (14.5-oz) can chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp sherry

Directions:

Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein, if desired.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Chop shrimp, and set aside.
Add shrimp shells, shallot, and chicken broth to saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour broth mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding shells and shallot.
Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add cream; reduce heat to low. Add chopped shrimp and sherry; stir until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2182 Kcal (9136 kJ)
Calories from fat	1395.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	155.01g	238%
Cholesterol	472.56mg	158%
Sodium	5653.39mg	236%
Potassium	780.8mg	17%
Total Carbs	156.47g	52%
Sugars	5.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	8.19g	33%
Protein	42.91g	86%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	292mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	287.43 Kcal (1203 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.42g	238%
Cholesterol	62.25mg	158%
Sodium	744.7mg	236%
Potassium	102.85mg	17%
Total Carbs	20.61g	52%
Sugars	0.74g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	33%
Protein	5.65g	86%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	15%
Iron	0.8mg	34%
Calcium	38.5mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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