Shrimp in Garlic White Wine Cream Sauce With Sun Dried Tomatoes

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 rice, for an accompaniment

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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,.

3. 3

   Toss the drained pasta or rice with the cream sauce and seafood,.

4. 4

   Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese and red pepper flakes if you desire.