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

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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