Shrimp and Chanterelle Stroganoff

This dish looks impressive and it's very easy to make. The sauce can be prepared up to a day in advance; just reheat it and add the shrimp and sour cream the day of your party.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8

4 tablespoons butter

2 shallots, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 plum tomatoes, diced

1 pound chanterelle mushrooms, separated

4 ounces portobello mushrooms, finely chopped

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup heavy cream

3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

1 cup sour cream, room temperature

Salt and pepper to taste

  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 2 minutes.

  • Add diced tomatoes; cook an additional 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms soften.

  • Add white wine and heavy cream to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; stir well. Add shrimp; cook just until shrimp begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes.

  • Remove from heat; stir in chopped tarragon, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately over wild rice pilaf or basmati rice.

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