Shrimp in Sherry Cream Sauce Recipe
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Shrimp in Sherry Cream Sauce

By: Aimee Pirkel 
"Creamy microwaved shrimp over rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Combine onions and butter in a 2 quart, microwave safe, casserole dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 20 seconds or until butter melts.
  3. Combine flour, pepper, milk and sherry in a medium mixing bowl; add mushrooms and onion mixture, stir until smooth.
  4. Arrange shrimp around outer edges of the casserole dish. Spoon mushroom mixture into center of casserole. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and shrimp are pink. Stir shrimp and mushroom mixture together. Spoon the mixture over rice. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 325 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 190mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by JZELLER   view full review
I made lots of changes to this recipe. I didn't use the microwave, and eliminated the green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by DORLIZAJ   view full review
This recipe was a waste of two lbs. of shrimp. I doubled it and it was awful. There was no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2010 by Michelle   view full review
Kind of bland. I added parmesan cheese and garlic.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by Nicole   view full review
Microwaving is not my idea of "cooking", so I totally re-did this recipe: 1 cup Cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2010 by WEBANGEL14   view full review
I also followed the instructions for cooking on the stovetop, microwaving shrimp just seemed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Sue   view full review
Good recipe...after reading the reviews, I used cornstarch, didn't use the microwave but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by Sue A.   view full review
I liked the ingredients but found that 1/4 cup of flour was way too much. I also adapted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by brknly   view full review
I was not impressed with this recipe. I chose to cook the shrimp and sauce mixture on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Schwammrs   view full review
I liked this well enough--reminded me of something I'd have at Olive Garden or similar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by Shelby   view full review
This is a great recipe! Tasty, filling, and delicious. It's even faster if you use instant rice!

 

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