Cognac Shrimp

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.

Original recipe makes 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
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
1/2 cup cognac
1/2 cup fat free half-and-half

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Calories: 276 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
Cholesterol: 182 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 20.3 g
Sodium: 284 mg

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