Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Day 144: Shrimp Scampi

Day 144.

I've never cooked much seafood at home, simply because Kurt would never eat it. He's come around a bit now, and will eat it some.

Here's what you'll need.
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1 8oz. package angel hair pasta
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Parsley for garnish

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I begin by taking all the tails off of the shrimp. I don't want to mess with them while eating, so I just pull the tails off right from the start

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet

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Stir in the garlic, being careful not to burn it.

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Add the shrimp. Cook through, about 4 minutes.

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Pour in the wine. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. If you have an aversion to using wine, try some vegetable or seafood stock.

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Add the pepper.

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Place the cooked, drained pasta into a serving bowl.

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Pour the shrimp mixture on top.

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Top with Parmesan and parsley.

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Toss well to combine.

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