Shrimp in Ginger Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
• 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
• a baguette
• green beans

Directions

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt
2. Heat butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté ginger 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add Sherry and sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.