Shrimp In Ginger Butter Sauce - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Heat butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet until foam subsides, then saute ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds.
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt. Add to ginger and saute 2 minutes.
Add sherry and saute 1-2 minutes more or until shrimp are just cooked through.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve.