Shrimp with Shallots and Mustard recipe

Simply sautéed shrimp become utterly elegant with a creamy mustard sauce. Serve this entrée when you’re looking for something light, delicious, and fancy that cooks up quickly. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

10 medium uncooked shrimp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 medium shallots, minced
1 bunch fresh tarragon, minced
½ cup Chardonnay
½ cup heavy cream
½ pound butter, diced into small pieces
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons minced chives

Directions:

Lightly season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and cook 8 minutes, stirring; remove from skillet and set aside.
Add shallot and tarragon to skillet and cook 3 minutes. Add Chardonnay and heavy cream; cook for another minute.
Add butter and Dijon to skillet, stirring to incorporate. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until well combined.
Pour sauce over reserved shrimp and serve garnished with chives.

Pair this saucy shrimp sauté with buttered noodles, a white rice pilaf, or over a baby green salad. This is a flexible entrée to pair with wines, so feel free to choose a favorite wine at the table. Excellent choices include Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Viognier.

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Shrimp with Shallots and Mustard Review by Jill Hoglund on January 13th, 2012:

I adjusted the recipe a little. I reduced the butter 1 cube, used garlic salt in place of salt and added bella mushrooms. The mushrooms where really good in the sauce.

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Published: May 22, 2006

Average rating of 4.00 stars based on 1 reviews.

Summary: Simply sautéed shrimp become utterly elegant with a creamy mustard sauce. Serve this entrée when you’re looking for something light, delicious, and fancy that cooks up quickly. Makes 4 servings.