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Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com