Shrimp With Shallots And Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. large shrimp
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. chopped shallots
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 tsp. tomato paste
1/3 c. heavy cream
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
salt and white pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

Shell, devein, rinse and dry shrimp.
Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat until brown. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add chopped shallots; saute for 1 minute over high heat. Combine wine, salt, pepper, parsley and tomato paste.
Add to skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add cream and thyme; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.
Divide shrimp among 4 plates and spoon on sauce.
Makes 4 servings.