SCAMPI WITH CREAM

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh shrimp
4 tablespoons clarified butter
4 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup Cognac
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper as desired

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Heat clarified butter in a large skillet until very hot. Add shrimp and saute briefly until they turn opaque. Remove and reserve.
  • Add shallots to skillet and saute 1 minute without browning. Remove skillet from the stove and add Cognac. Return skillet to stove and flame Cognac carefully, or boil the Cognac to evaporate the alcohol. Add cream and boil until reduced to a saucelike consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return shrimp to skillet to heat through and finish cooking (about 1 minute). Pour mixture into serving dish. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mary Celina
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I made this scampi recipe for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sh A-
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This scampi recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Tirtha Niraula
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I've made this scampi recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


Henry Roeters
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This scampi recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ohemaa Beauty
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I made this scampi recipe for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


SYED IRFAN SHAH (Syed Irfan Ahmad Shah)
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This scampi recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Branson Muteba
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I've been making this scampi recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tammy Fall
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This scampi recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the shrimp were overcooked.


Thwin Htoo san
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I made this scampi recipe for my friends and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


BRAFLO 911
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This scampi recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Saud Ahmed
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I tried this scampi recipe and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nwabugwu Anamele
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This scampi recipe was a disaster. The sauce was too thin and the shrimp were overcooked.


Mokhtar Boudeyah
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I've made this scampi recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


Zion ZeHen
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This scampi recipe is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Freddy Fazbear
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I made this scampi recipe for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


john mathenge
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This scampi recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the shrimp were overcooked. I won't be making this recipe again.


Vandana Bishnu Bhagat103
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I love this scampi recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Shohel Shohel
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This scampi recipe is a keeper! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I served it over angel hair pasta, and it was a hit with my family.