Scampi With Cream

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh shrimp
• 4 tablespoons clarified butter
• 4 tablespoons chopped shallots
• ¼ cup Cognac
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper as desired

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    454 calories; 35 grams fat; 21 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 296 milligrams cholesterol; 159 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Return shrimp to skillet to heat through and finish cooking (about 1 minute). Pour mixture into serving dish. Serve over rice.

10 minutes