How to Make Shrimp Cream Sauce with Shaved Asparagus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp cream sauce with shaved asparagus is a truly luxurious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. The combination of succulent shrimp, rich and creamy sauce, and tender shaved asparagus creates a dish that is both decadent and light at the same time. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Shrimp cream sauce with shaved asparagus is a perfect way to showcase the natural flavors of these delicate ingredi...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bunch thick asparagus, shaved using a vegetable peeler
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter and oil together in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir until mostly opaque, about 1 minute, then transfer shrimp to a bowl.
  • Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced by about 1/3, about 3 minutes more. Add shaved asparagus and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a slow simmer, about 5 minutes. Add Parmesan-Reggiano cheese and return cooked shrimp to the pan. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
  • Nutrition

    577 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 260mg
    • Sodium: 577mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 364mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 629mg