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Shrimp in Cognac Sauce

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner French
Shrimp in Cognac Sauce
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
Instructions
1
Melt butter and olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over a moderately high heat setting. Sear minced garlic and sliced shallots until they develop a light golden color. Introduce the shrimp into the skillet, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a pinch of fiery heat from red pepper flakes. Gradually incorporate sun-dried tomatoes into the mixture. Cook, stirring periodically, until the shrimp start to develop a rich brown hue, approximately 5 minutes.
2
Pour cognac into the skillet. Stir vigorously to dislodge any stubborn brown residue that has accumulated at the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until a vigorous boil erupts, then gradually decrease the heat to a low simmer. Introduce half-and-half into the mixture and let it gently thicken, around 5 minutes.