Shrimp In Mustard Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. shrimp, cleaned and peeled
4 Tbsp. safflower oil
1 bunch fresh tarragon, minced (about 1 Tbsp. dried)
1/2 c. cream
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium shallots, minced
1/2 c. sherry
1/4 to 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp. chives, minced

Preparation

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a heavy large pan to smoking.
Over very high heat, quickly saute shrimp until they are pink.
Transfer them to a warm plate and keep warm.
To pan, add shallots and tarragon.
Saute 2 to 3 minutes.
Deglaze the pan with sherry.
Add the cream and reduce the sauce until it coats the back of a wooden spoon.
Whisk in butter, a little at a time.
Whisk in the mustard at the last minute.
Do not let sauce boil or it will become grainy.
Serve on a platter with sauce over shrimp.
Garnish with minced chives. Serves 2.