Shrimps Early Morning

• 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoon chopped shallot
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoon tomato paste
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat until brown.

Add the shrimp and saute for 2 minutes on each side.

Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Add the chopped shallot to the skillet and saute for 1 minute over high heat.

Combine the white wine, salt, pepper, parsley and tomato paste, add to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until reduced slightly and thickened.

Add the cream and thyme and boil for 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and strain.

Spoon the sauce over a plate, then set the shrimp into the sauce in circle around the plate.

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