Looking for a romantic meal to enjoy with someone you love, this is the one to try.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 shallots or ½ small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 20 large raw shrimp, peeled
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely
- 1 package of your favorite spaghetti or fettuccine
- Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation Method:
- Melt the butter and oil in a large pan over low heat. Sauté the onions until they are soft and lightly browned. This takes a couple of minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium. Add the shrimp and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix them all and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Pour in the brandy and cook for a further minute to let the alcohol evaporate.
- Stir in the cream and balsamic vinegar and cook for a couple more minutes.
- Turn the heat down to very low and leave while you cook your spaghetti.
- Add your cooked pasta and the parsley to the creamy mixture. Make sure to blend it all. Let it sit for a minute before serving.
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