15-Minute Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Sauce

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious recipe for dinner, then look no further! Today, I’m sharing with you a mouthwatering recipe for Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and can be ready in just 15 minutes. Let’s get cooking!

Here’s what you’ll need for 4 servings:

– 500g of shrimp, peeled, with or without tails, fresh or frozen
– 250g of mushrooms (button mushrooms and/or porcini and/or morel, …)
– 2 tablespoons of butter (or olive oil)
– 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
– 1/2 cup (125ml) of vegetable or chicken broth (or reconstituted with water and a bit of bouillon powder)
– 1 cup (250ml) of heavy cream (I used 1½ cups | 375ml)
– 1/2 to 1 cup (50g to 100g) of grated parmesan (or other cheese of your choice, gruyère, cheddar, …)
– 1 tablespoon of Italian herb mix or Herbes de Provence (or fresh herbs to your liking: parsley, cilantro, …)
– 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
– Salt, pepper to taste

Now that you have all your ingredients ready, it’s time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps to prepare the creamy shrimp and mushroom sauce: