Creamy Cognac Prawns

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. large prawns or shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained & diced
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• ½ cup Cognac
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. chopped chives, for garnish
• 1 (8 oz.) package of red lentil spaghetti, cooked as directed on package