COGNAC SHRIMP

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A delicious mixture of caramelized shallots sauteed with shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes in a light and creamy cognac sauce. Serve hot with a side of pasta or warm, crusty bread.

Provided by jade

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup thinly sliced shallots
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash dried red pepper flakes
¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
½ cup cognac
½ cup fat free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and saute the garlic and shallots until lightly browned. Stir in shrimp, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and lightly browned.
  • Pour cognac into the skillet, and stir to loosen browned bits from bottom. Reduce heat to low, and stir in half-and-half. Simmer 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 284.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Wael Ashour
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Shani Lahori
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Allen Amare
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The sauce is amazing.


taibofernandofidal fernandofidal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.


Music Fan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shrimp are so flavorful and succulent.


Titus Singleton
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I didn't have any cognac on hand, so I used white wine instead. It turned out great!


Subham Budhachhetri
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Biba Jomaa
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the shrimp.


Roy 420
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I was a bit skeptical about using cognac in a shrimp dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cognac added a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that really complemented the shrimp.


Firik Germew
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out amazing! My family loved it.


Sahdev Shah
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This is the best cognac shrimp recipe I have ever tried! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.