Ingredients

  • 1 pound Large Shrimp, Reserve Shells (and Heads If Possible)
  • 6 Tablespoons Shrimp Stock, Divided
  • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
  • 1/4 cups Green Onions, Finely Chopped
  • 1 clove Fresh Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Shallot Finely Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons White Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • 18 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped

Method

  • To make shrimp stock, place shrimp shells and heads in a small saucepan and cover with water.
  • Simmer for at least 2 hours.
  • Add water as needed to keep shrimp shells covered.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-heat heat.
  • When almost melted, add onions, garlic, shallot, salt, all 3 peppers, basil, thyme, and oregano.
  • Stir well.
  • Add shrimp and saute for about 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and 4 tablespoons of the stock and shake the pan back and forth to combine.
  • Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuously shaking the pan back and forth over the heat.
  • Dont stir because it will break up the sauce.
  • Before the last of the butter melts, add fresh parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons stock, still shaking the pan over the heat, until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together and sauce is consistency of cream.