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Cognac Shrimp

By: jade

"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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
	Chardonnay
	Blue Hawaiian
	Iced Tea III

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1/2 cup cognac
1/2 cup fat free half-and-half

Directions

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.