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

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