Shrimp In Garlic White Wine Cream Sauce With Sun Dried Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cloves shallots, chopped
2 lbs shelled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 - 3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 sun-dried tomato (cut into small bites)
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons tarragon
salt and pepper
1 1/2 - 2 lbs cooked pasta or 1 1/2-2 lbs rice, for an accompaniment

Preparation

In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and cook garlic and shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and add parsley and tarragon and let the liquid reduce by half.
Using a fine strainer, strain the reduction into a clean saucepan and add the cream. Over low heat, add the tomatoes and shrimp and let the sauce reduce to medium thickness. Season to your taste,.
Toss the drained pasta or rice with the cream sauce and seafood,.
Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese and red pepper flakes if you desire.