Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce
Cognac Shrimp combines tender shrimp with shallots, garlic, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy cognac sauce. Butter and olive oil add richness, while red pepper flakes provide a gentle warmth, making this an elegant choice for a special dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 19
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook until lightly browned. Add shrimp; season with pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour cognac into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low. Add half-and-half; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add shrimp; season with pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour cognac into the skillet and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low.
- 7
Add half-and-half; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 302.65 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 25.41 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 20.42 g 7%
- Total Fat 13.56 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.8 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 205.12 mg High 68%
- Sodium 228.08 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 8.16 g --
- Added Sugars 5.76 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 152.27 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 602.57 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 27.08 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.84 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cognac, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 302.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cognac, Garlic, Minced Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 302.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce healthy?
- Shrimp in Creamy Cognac Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 302.65 calories and 25.41 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 228.08 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.8 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.76 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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