Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 ounces shrimp, peeled deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
• 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet until foam subsides, then saute ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Pat shrimp dry and season with salt. Add to ginger and saute 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add sherry and saute 1-2 minutes more or until shrimp are just cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve.