Step 01

Melt butter in a long-handled frying pan over medium heat. Add peeled and deveined shrimp to sauté for 1 minute.

Step 02

Remove from burner and carefully add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan. Ignite with a long fireplace match and return to heat. Shake until flames burn down and go out. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and keep warm.

Step 03

Add garlic cloves and fresh lemon juice. Return shrimp to the pan and gently reheat only until a warm temperature . Do not overcook or the shrimp will become tough.season with salt and pepper.

Step 04

Sprinkle with chopped parsley.