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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup cognac
• ½ cup fat free half-and-half
• ½ cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1 dash dried red pepper flakes (Optional)
• ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.