Creamy Shrimp Velouté Recipe
Make Creamy Shrimp Velouté Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Shrimp Preparation
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Velouté Base
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Add Stock
Gradually pour in the chicken or seafood stock while whisking to avoid lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Incorporate Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the velouté thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking the Shrimp
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Sauté Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Combining and Serving
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Combine Velouté and Shrimp
Pour the creamy shrimp velouté sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
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