Description
Champagne Shallot Butter Shrimp is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that transforms succulent shrimp into an extraordinary culinary experience. Infused with the delicate flavors of champagne, aromatic shallots, and rich butter, this dish not only dazzles the palate but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, it guarantees to impress guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined, tails removed)
- 2 medium shallots (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup dry champagne
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté shallots: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Increase heat to medium-high, add shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque (approximately 2 minutes per side).
- Pour champagne: Deglaze the pan with champagne, scraping up any flavorful bits; let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Create sauce: Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and parsley; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg