Shrimp Dijon

Ingredients:

2 cups heavy cream
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
2 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 lb. shrimp , peeled and deveined
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. cognac or brandy
 

Combine first 5 ingredients and pepper to taste in a saucepan over medium high heat.  Simmer 4-5 minutes, until reduced to about 1 cup.  Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.  When butter begins to bubble, add shrimp and sauté 3-4 minutes until pink.  Do not overcook.   Stir cognac into sauce just before serving over shrimp .