Shrimp a la King

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ¾ pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small strips
• ⅓ pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup dry sherry
• ¾ cup heavy cream

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    404 calories; 23 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 395 milligrams cholesterol; 295 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet. Add the shrimp, salt, pepper and shallots. Cook quickly, shaking and tossing the skillet, over high heat about 2 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, put the shrimp on a warm dish. Add the red pepper, mushrooms, salt and pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until wilted, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the sherry and reduce to half. Add the cream and cook over high heat about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just to heat through. Serve with rice.

10 minutes