Creamy Shrimp Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein, if desired.
Step #2 Melt 1 tbsp butter in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan over med-heat/flame.
Step #3 Add shrimp, & cook 5 mins or just until shrimp turn pink.
Step #4 Chop shrimp, & set aside.
Step #5 Add shrimp shells, shallot, & chicken broth to saucepan; bring to a boil.
Step #6 Remove from heat, cover, & let this stand 30 mins.
Step #7 Pour broth mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding shells & shallot.
Step #8 Melt remaining 1 1/2 tbsps butter in saucepan over med-heat/flame.
Step #9 Whisk in flour.
Step #10 Cook, whisking constantly, 1 min.
Step #11 Gradually whisk in broth mixture.
Step #12 Bring to a boil; boil 1 min or until slightly thickened.
Step #13 Add cream; reduce heat to low.
Step #14 Add sliced shrimp & sherry; stir until thoroughly heated.
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