Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The deliciously rich, tangy sauce perfectly complements the tender shrimp. Serve with warm crusty bread. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Place the wine and vinegar in a small saucepan over a moderate heat and reduce to 2 tablespoons. Add the lemon juice.
2. Gradually whisk in the butter over a low heat, one cube at a time until slightly thickened and glossy.
3. Remove from the heat, add seasoning to taste, then set to one side.
4. 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.
5. Serve straight away with the warm lemon butter sauce poured over.
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