Shrimp A La King - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1/2 lb white button mushrooms, quartered
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    3 cups milk, warmed
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    Tabasco sauce, to taste
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
Preparation
    In a skillet, let 2 tablespoons butter melt over medium heat.
    Add shrimp and saute 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until pink and firm.
    Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
    Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet on medium heat.
    Add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they give off their juices and the pan is almost dry.
    Transfer the mushrooms to the bowl with the shrimp.
    Add 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet over medium heat and let butter melt.
    Whisk in the flour until smooth.
    Lower heat and continue whisking for 2 minutes but don't let flour brown.
    While whisking, slowly pour in milk; cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, or until sauce is thick.
    Add in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, and pepper; continue to whisk constantly and cook for 1 minute.
    Add the vegetables, shrimp, and mushrooms; stir to combine and cook until heated through.
    Serve immediately.

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