INGREDIENTS
1 lb
uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp, patted dry with a paper towel
2 tbsp
olive oil
2
cleaned and trimmed leeks, sliced
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
2
garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup
cognac or brandy
1/4 cup
dry sherry
4 tbsp
unsalted butter
4 tbsp
flour
4 cups
seafood/fish stock
1 cup
half and half
1 cup
heavy cream
1/3 cup
tomato paste
12 oz
asiago cheese, freshly grated
fresh chopped herbs for topping
crusty, toasted bread!