Sherry Buttered Shrimp

This is so very simple, and so very tasty. Elegant and perfect for a nice, romantic dinner.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sliced fresh mushrooms (about 8 oz)
• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced shallot
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  lb  medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
• 3  tablespoons dry sherry

Directions

1. In large skillet, cook mushrooms, garlic, and shallot in butter until tender.
2. Add shrimp, basil and pepper; cook and stir until shrimp are pink (be careful not to overcook!).
3. Stir in sherry; simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Serve with cooked rice; makes 4 servings.