INGREDIENTS
1 lb
medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined, reserve the shells
2
leeks
3 tbsp
olive oil
2 cloves
garlic
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
1/4 cup
cognac or brandy
1/4 cup
dry sherry
4 tbsp
butter
1/4 cup
flour
2 cups
half and half
1/2 cup
tomato paste
1 tsp
salt, or to taste
1 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper
garnish
baby shrimp or chopped shrimp
thyme leaves