Scampi With Cream

5.0(84)

by Robert Farrar Capon

FrenchDinner, Main Course

Servings

4 servings

Total time

10 min

Calories / serving

455 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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Instructions (3 steps)

01Peel 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.
02Add 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.
03Return shrimp to skillet to heat through and finish cooking (about 1 minute). Pour mixture into serving dish. Serve over rice.

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Rich recipe — supports nutrition-aware planning.