Best 8 Shrimp In Sherry Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing shrimp recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors. Embark on a taste adventure with our classic Shrimp in Sherry Cream Sauce, where succulent shrimp are enveloped in a velvety sauce infused with the rich essence of sherry, cream, and a touch of paprika. This timeless dish promises a delectable balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. If you're seeking a zesty kick, our Spicy Shrimp Scampi is sure to satisfy. Plump shrimp are sautéed in a vibrant sauce brimming with garlic, chili flakes, and lemon, creating a delightful interplay of heat and tang. For those who prefer a creamy embrace, our Creamy Garlic Shrimp is an absolute delight. Succulent shrimp are smothered in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, offering a comforting and indulgent experience. And for a taste of coastal charm, our Shrimp Étouffée is a must-try. Tender shrimp are simmered in a flavorful gumbo-inspired sauce, featuring a medley of aromatic vegetables, spices, and a hint of Cajun flair. With these delectable shrimp recipes at your fingertips, prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you craving more.

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SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE



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Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper., Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKES IN SHERRY CREAM SAUCE



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There are many versions of this dish, with slight changes in the ingredients and/or their measurements. This version is the one that I settled on, and it has never failed to please. You can serve this over rice, pasta, etc., as it is very rich.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts or 1 (8 ounce) package thawed frozen artichoke hearts
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup freshly ground parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an oblong baking dish and set aside.
  • Melt 4-1/2 T. butter, then blend in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk and cream, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in sherry and Worcestershire sauce, then add salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
  • In remaining 2 T. butter, saute mushrooms gently for about 5 minutes, until soft. Set aside.
  • Arrange artichoke hearts in single layer in baking dish. Scatter shrimp on top of artichokes, then cover shrimp with sautéed mushrooms. Pour cream sauce over baking dish, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and paprika.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes until bubbly and shrimp is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 228.7, Sodium 1171.3, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2, Protein 24.1

SIZZLING SHERRY SHRIMP WITH GARLIC



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This recipe is from Spain. Sherry or lemon juice is not always used, but either one adds a nice contrast to the richness of the oil and garlic. You can easily substitute squid or scallops for the shrimp.

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons dry sherry or lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and the garlic has turned golden brown, increase heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with sherry or lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 284.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SHRIMP WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE OVER LINGUINE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
12 large shrimp, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces fresh linguine, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Using a small paring knife, remove the vein along the back of each shrimp and rinse under running water. Add garlic to water and boil for two minutes. Add the shrimp to the water and cook with the garlic for 2-3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and garlic. Peel the garlic and finely chop. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream begins to thicken. Stir in parsley, Parmesan and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over linguine in a large bowl and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

SHERRY'S SCRUMPTIOUS SHRIMP SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Where I live everyone has their own version of a local favorite " shrimp sauce." Served over angel hair pasta it can be a very elegant dinner. I have several variations to this basic recipe. You can use crawfish tails instead of shrimp. Also you can use a nice white wine instead of evaporated milk. Sometimes I add mushrooms...you get the idea!

Provided by Sherry from Louisia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (2lbs after peeling)
1/2 cup butter
5 1/2 ounces green onions (this is one whole bag)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ounces cream cheese
10 ounces cream of shrimp soup
12 ounces grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley

Steps:

  • In a skillet on medium -high heat melt the butter. Add the green onion tops and bottoms chopped nicely and the minced garlic. Saute' for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp that have been cleaned, deveined, and drained. Season with the salt, pepper, basil,parsley, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cover and continue sauteeing on medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes.The shrimp will release a good amount of water. This is good.
  • Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Add the cream cheese in cubes. Add the cream of shrimp soup, grated parmesan and evaporated milk. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it appears nice and creamy. If it begins to stick you need to reduce the heat a little.
  • Cover and continue to cook on medium for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and serve. Serve over angel hair pasta.

SHRIMP WITH SHERRY-TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Garlic     Olive     Rice     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Seafood     Shrimp     Sherry     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, quartered
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (not cooked)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves
1/3 cup Sherry
3/4 cup pitted green olives (from an 8-ounce jar), chopped if large
Accompaniment: white rice

Steps:

  • Pulse onion in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes with juice to processor and pulse until chopped.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then add to skillet and sauté, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Transfer shrimp to a plate with tongs (do not clean skillet).
  • Force garlic through a garlic press into skillet and cook, stirring, until golden, about 15 seconds. Stir in Sherry, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, then add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of liquid is evaporated and onion is just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and olives and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp with any juices accumulated on plate and heat through. Season with salt.

SHRIMP IN SHERRY BUTTER SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Shrimp     Curry     Sherry     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per pound), rinsed, peeled, and shells reserved
8 cups water
1 onion, halved, plus 1/2 cup minced onion
1 carrot, halved
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 fresh parsley sprigs
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces and softened
1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook shrimp shells, stirring, 1 minute. Add water, onion halves, carrot, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, and salt and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Pour stock through a large sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a large bowl, discarding solids. Return stock to cleaned pot. Add shrimp and cook over high heat (stock will be hot but not boiling), stirring frequently, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a large shallow baking pan, spreading in 1 layer to cool quickly. Boil stock until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 30 to 40 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir together flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter until a paste forms, then set aside. Cook minced onion in 1 tablespoon butter in cleaned pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add Sherry and boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp stock and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 5 1/2 tablespoons butter until just incorporated. Whisk in flour paste, bit by bit, and simmer sauce, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, shrimp, and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until shrimp are just heated through, about 1 minute.

SHRIMP IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE OVER RICE



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This shrimp in garlic cream sauce is one of my favorite recipes.

Provided by Laurie

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup sherry
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp, lemon juice, sherry, and hot sauce. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and heat through, but do not bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the shrimp cream sauce over the rice. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 488.3 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.3 g, Sodium 1078.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have sherry, you can substitute dry white wine.
  • Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • Fresh parsley or chives add a nice flavor and color to the dish.
  • Serve the shrimp over rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Shrimp in Sherry Cream Sauce is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with sherry, cream, and garlic. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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