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Cognac Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: MRSHELLOKITTY

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 3.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by Robin Seidel
Trying to figure out what to do with some colossal shrimp I had in the freezer, I happened... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by Dr. D
Wounderful flavor, very easy to make, colors brilliant. I added yellow bell pepper(to go with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by VORCHA
Loved it, loved it! Easy and quick and taste divine. I served over fettunci pasta with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by Joshua
I was very disappointed with this recipe, I had high hopes for it! I followed the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by DAISYTAZZY
Sorry, I followed the recipe exactly, and my husband and I did not care for this at all. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Sarah W
This recipe LIED...I don't see how it can POSSIBLY feed 4 people...the 2 of us put it away... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Chrisse
This was pretty tasty. Rice took longer to cook that the recipe states so if I were to cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by annabananaruth
I like to substitute a lot. :) Since I didn't have half-and-half, I used evaporated milk (just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by RACHEL1070
Gross! Threw it out. What a waste of cognac, which by the way is NOT cheap. Yuck, yuck, yuck! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by JVN
Easy and very very good. For those like me