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Easy Shrimp Newburg Recipe

Easy Shrimp Newburg Recipe

Creamy, elegant Shrimp Newburg with a silky sherry-cream sauce. Ready in minutes for a special weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined patted dry
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 0.25 cup minced shallot
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.12 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 0.12 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Season shrimp with half the salt and the black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • Sear shrimp until just pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Lower heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the skillet.
  • Sauté shallot until soft, 2 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute to form a blond roux.
  • Deglaze with sherry, scraping browned bits. Simmer to reduce slightly.
  • Pour in cream. Simmer gently until lightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add a ladle of hot sauce to temper.
  • Stir tempered yolks back into skillet on low heat. Do not boil.
  • Season with remaining salt, Worcestershire, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, and nutmeg.
  • Return shrimp and any juices. Warm through until just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Finish with parsley. Serve immediately over toast points, rice, or pastry shells.

Notes

Swap dry sherry with cognac or Madeira for a deeper finish. For make-ahead, cook shrimp separately and reheat gently in the sauce just before serving. Serve over buttered toast points, puff pastry shells, or rice.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Shrimp Newburg Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.