Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce

Name: Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1½ teaspoons grated peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 whole baguette; 8 ounces green beans

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant butter sauce with fresh ginger and Sherry, finished with cilantro. A quick and elegant dish perfect served with baguette and green beans.

2 servings

7 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1½ teaspoons grated peeled ginger
•2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
•2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
•1 whole baguette
•8 ounces green beans

Cooking Instructions

1.
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt
2 min
2.
Heat butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté ginger 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add Sherry and sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
5 min