Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. The ideal blend of creamy and garlicky flavors is vividly lifted by the aroma of shrimp. It’s hard to stop eating a dish like this, and at home it costs far less than ordering it at a restaurant or café. You can buy shrimp and keep them in the freezer so you can make this appetizing dish anytime. Serve it warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. When purchasing, clarify what type of frozen seafood is being sold: fresh-frozen, cooked-and-frozen, and so on. If the shrimp are cooked-and-frozen, simply heat them through and simmer in the sauce for 2–3 minutes. If they are fresh-frozen, it is best to boil the seafood for 3–5 minutes first, then add them to the sauce.
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Step 2
Peel the yellow onion and garlic, rinse them, and cut the onion in half. Dice half of the onion into small cubes and mince the garlic cloves. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet—you can substitute clarified butter.
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Step 3
Add the sliced onion and garlic to the oil and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
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Step 4
Place the shrimp in the pan and gently stir everything so the vegetable slices end up on top and the shrimp on the bottom. Simmer for about 2–3 minutes until the shrimp warm through and release their liquid.
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Step 5
Pour the cream into the container, season everything with salt and pepper. Simmer the shrimp sauce over moderate heat for about 2–3 minutes, watching that it does not boil over the edge. If desired, you can add a little spice or herbs that will not overpower the creamy, garlicky flavor.
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Step 6
After the specified time, turn off the heat and leave the shrimp in the sauce for about 5–8 minutes to cool. As they cool, they will absorb some of the sauce and become more aromatic and juicy.
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Step 7
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve it to the table directly in the skillet.