Shrimp In Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups chicken broth4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons paprikaSalt and pepper to taste2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveinedHot cooked noodles or rice

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper.

Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 15-18 minutes. Serve with noodles or rice.