Creamy Shrimp Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 medium uncooked shrimp peeled, deveined , reserve shells
1/3 cup water
1 shallot chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tbsp sherry
2 tbsp brandy
1 cup whipping cream

Directions:

Combine shrimp shells (reserve shrimp), 1/3 cup water, shallot, tomato paste and cayenne pepper in heavy medium saucepan. Boil until water evaporates and ingredients begin to brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add sherry and brandy and careflly ignite with match. When flames subside, return to heat and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove Shells, add cream and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add chopped shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.04 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.31g	10%
Cholesterol	21.21mg	7%
Sodium	161.99mg	7%
Potassium	76.32mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.36g	2%
Sugars	1.07g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	2%
Protein	1.73g	3%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	17.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	186.74 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.14g	10%
Cholesterol	40.81mg	7%
Sodium	311.71mg	7%
Potassium	146.86mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.23g	2%
Sugars	2.07g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	2%
Protein	3.32g	3%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	2%
Calcium	34mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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