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