Exquisite Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp (raw)
2 c. liquid (1/2 dry white wine, 1/2 water)
6 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
6 to 7 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Remove shells and veins.
Discard veins, but save shells! Put shells, liquid, pepper, bay leaf and pinch of salt in saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Strain through sieve; discard shells.
If there is more than 1 1/2 cups liquid, boil down to that volume.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler over flame.
Blend in flour and add 1 1/2 cups liquid, stirring constantly.
Continue stirring until sauce thickens.
Place over simmering water and cover.
Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons butter in skillet and add peeled shrimp which have been rinsed in water and dried.
Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes.
Don't overcook.
Turn shrimp, butter and juices into sauce in double boiler.
Serve over rice.