Shrimp and Asparagus Sauce

Recipes of Fish and Seafoods

Ingredients for Shrimp and Asparagus Sauce

For the sauce:

• 1 lb. asparagus
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• - Salt
• - White pepper
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

For the shrimp:

• 2 lbs. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• - Salt to taste
• - Cayenne
• 6 tablespoons butter

Preparation of Shrimp and Asparagus Sauce

1. Prepare the sauce. Cut the asparagus in 1 inch pieces, discarding the tough ends.

2. In a skillet heat the butter and cook the onion until transparent. Add the asparagus, wine and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until the asparagus are tender. Uncover, add salt, pepper and cream. Cook for 20 minutes. Let cool.

3. In the blender purée the mixture until a smooth paste. Heat to serve with the sautéed shrimps.

4. Sprinkle the shrimps with salt and Cayenne. Heat the butter and sauté the shrimp until slightly cooked, 3-4 minutes.