Shrimp with Champagne Butter Sauce

Are you looking for a beautiful meal to make for your significant other? I am in love with Shrimp with Champagne Butter sauce! Doesn't it sound beautiful and romantic?  I think it does!

We are talking about big shrimp, the 16-20 per one-pound bag. If you've ever wondered how many shrimp are in a pound, the answer might surprise you! Understanding shrimp sizes, such as the 16-20 count, can help you choose the right shrimp for your recipe. I prefer uncooked shrimp that are cleaned for me, even though they cost more. After all, I'd rather spend my time with my honey than cooking.

I'm joining a group of bloggers to give you a lot of options for a dining IN Valentine meal. My husband and I love to eat out but on Valentine's Day many restaurants have a pre-fixe meal (which we do not like) and they are overpriced and crowded.  Dining IN is so much fun and is much slower paced and cheaper!

Why Champagne Butter sauce?  I thought that Valentine's Day deserved the extra special bubbly and the real butter.  For this meal, make the ingredients the best you can afford. It will make a difference!

Yield: 4Author: Terri Steffes

Shrimp with Champagne Butter Sauce

An elegant meal perfect for special occasions and holidays!

prep time: 5 minscook time: 20 minstotal time: 25 mins

ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp (16-20 shrimp per 1 lb bag)
• 3 T butter, divided
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T minced red onion
• 1/2 c champagne
• 1/2 lemon

instructions

1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil.  Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel (make sure they are not frozen!) and place into skillet cooking until shrimp turn pink.  Remove from pan and continue until all shrimp are cooked.  Cover to keep warm.
2. In the same pan add champagne.  Stir until browned bits are scraped from the bottom. Add one pat of butter and whisk until melted.  Keep adding butter until all is incorporated into the champagne.  Add minced onion. Add the juice of the half lemon.  Cook for 5 minutes, reducing sauce to half. 
3. Plate shrimp and pour sauce on top.

NOTES:

Thaw shrimp completely before cooking.
Mince onion to a fine chop.

calories
286

fat (grams)
17

sat. fat (grams)o
7

carbs (grams)
2.5

net carbs
2

protein (grams)
26

sugar (grams)
.4

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You can serve the shrimp over a bed of rice or risotto, or my favorite, orzo.  Serve these green beans on the side, and use the rest of the champagne for toasting!

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