Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet.
  • Add the shrimp, salt and pepper to taste and paprika.
  • Stir with a wooden spatula.
  • When the shrimp become pink (it should take 2 to 3 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon, leaving the cooking liquid in the skillet.
  • Add red and green bell peppers, shallots, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, stirring, about 3 to 4 minutes over medium high heat.
  • Add cognac and shrimp.
  • Cook over medium heat for 2 more minutes.
  • Add sour cream and yogurt and blend all together.
  • Add cilantro and bring to a simmer for about 30 seconds.
  • Do not boil or sauce will separate.
  • Serve over cooked fettuccine.