Shrimp with cognac sauce is a classic French dish that is both elegant and easy to make. The combination of succulent shrimp, rich cognac sauce, and aromatic herbs creates a truly unforgettable dish. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply want to impress your friends and family, this recipe is sure to deliver. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to prepare a delicious and memorable shrimp with cognac sauce.
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COGNAC SHRIMP
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 284.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH THE BEST DIPPING SAUCE
Use plenty of coconut flakes to coat these shrimp for superior crunch and subtle tropical sweetness from Natasha Kravchuk of Natasha's Kitchen. They're even better with the super simple (2 ingredient!) apricot sweet chili sauce.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In the second, add eggs and lightly beat with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten egg and then finally dip in coconut crumb mixture using your hands to press the mixture onto the shrimp. Transfer to a Reynolds® Parchment Paper lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all of the shrimp are breaded, saute right away.
- Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom. Once oil is hot, add shrimp and saute 2 to 3 minutes, flip and saute another 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides and shrimp is firm and pink. Cook in batches and don't overcrowd the pan.
- Stir together the sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves and serve with coconut shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 407.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE
Looking for an extra-special Christmas Eve entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper., Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with noodles or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.
COGNAC SHRIMP WITH BEURRE BLANC SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Simmer shallots, white wine, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low-medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until mixture is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
- Add cream and bring to just under a simmer.
- When first few bubbles rise, turn heat down very slightly and add 12 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly. Be sure to allow 1 pat of butter to melt completely before adding the next.
- Once butter is fully incorporated, season beurre blanc sauce with white pepper and set aside.
- In a skillet over high heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter, and then sauté shrimp, turning a few times until cooked through-about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and season shrimp with salt. Carefully add Cognac (it may flame) and stir thoroughly.
- Spoon warm beurre blanc sauce over hot shrimp and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1200 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 627 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 65 g, Sodium 2929 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 103 g, ServingSize 2 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COGNAC SAUCE
This sophisticated sauce will quickly become a favorite at your house. Spoon it over grilled veal chops or a crisp roast duck, and you will present a memorable dish. It is outstanding over noodles for a small but rich first course.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 1 c.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic and saute until transparent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then add the cognac and flame.
- To do this, remove the saucepan from the heat and touch a lighted match to the edge of the pan; the fumes of the cognac will ignite.
- Holding the pan away from you, allow the flames to die down naturally.
- Add the stock and cream and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and continue to simmer 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
SHRIMP WITH GREEN GARLIC SAUCE
A beautiful and luscious dish. Bright pink shrimp with a pale green sauce. Make sure you have plenty of bread to soak up any remaining sauce. Nothing this good should be so easy!
Provided by Lorac
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend all ingredients except shrimp, cheese and bread.
- Melt butter mixture in a skillet, add shrimp and saute until shrimp are pink outside and opaque in the center.
- Top with cheese and serve atop French bread slices.
SHRIMP COCKTAIL EXOTIQUE
Steps:
- Make shrimp
- With a sharp knife cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange, exposing flesh, and arrange with a cut side down on a cutting board. Cutting from top to bottom, remove peel and pith. Working over a bowl, cut orange sections free from membranes, letting sections drop into bowl, and squeeze in excess juice from membranes.
- Into a large saucepan of boiling salted water plunge shrimp and poach at a bare simmer just until firm, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain shrimp in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. While shrimp are still warm add oil, garlic, and 1 tablespoon juice from orange sections, stirring to coat shrimp. Let shrimp cool to room temperature.
- Make sauce:
- In a small bowl whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Quarter avocados lengthwise, removing pit and peel, and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Transfer orange sections with a slotted spoon to shrimp mixture and add hearts of palm and avocado, folding ingredients together gently.
- Divide salad among 4 plates, mounding it, and spoon sauce over salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your dish the best flavor. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Make sure your cognac is of good quality: The quality of your cognac will greatly affect the flavor of your sauce. Use a cognac that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique dish. For example, you could try adding mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or capers to the sauce.
Conclusion:
This shrimp with cognac sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The rich, creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the tender shrimp. Serve it over rice or pasta, or simply enjoy it on its own.
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