Cognac Shrimp Recipes

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.

SHRIMP'N SHROOMS W/CREAMY COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Saute your onions, pancetta for 5 or so minutes in butter and then add your chopped kale, garlic, baby bellas, and tomatoes. Add some of your cognac and cook for about 15 minutes with a lid on. Stirring occasionally & then add your tomato paste & remaining cognac. (If you need to you add a little water if necessary). Next, add your shrimp to cook through and your cream and sour cream to the sauce. It should be about 5 -7 minutes depending on the size of shrimp. Add your salt and pepper to taste as well. When you add your shrimp is when you will add your pasta to it's boiling water as it takes only about 6 minutes for al dente. Serve this on top of the pasta.

SHRIMP COGNAC AND ANDOUILLE GRITS

Steps:

• Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter, onions, and sausage to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
• Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the grits to avoid lumps.
• Bring the milk back to a boil, turn down the heat to low and continue to slowly simmer, stirring frequently for 1.5 hours, or until smooth and creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper. Keep hot until ready to serve.
• Shrimp Ragout.
• Place a large saute pan over high heat. Add the clarified butter and the garlic and stir constantly until golden brown.
• Add the leeks and stir and cook for 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and continue to saute for 3 more minutes.
• Remove the pan from the stove and add Cognac. Flame and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the shrimp stock and veal stock and reduce to sauce consistency and add shrimp.
• Add the thyme and slowly add in the butter, then season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, place the grits in the center of a hot bowl and spoon the shrimp ragout over the top. Garnish with chives and a sprig of thyme if desired.