Saturday, February 23, 2013

GARLIC WITH PASTA AND SHRIMP WOW!!! ENJOY DAN:


GARLIC SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND PINE NUTS by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces shrimp, peeled, and deveined
8 ounces orzo or angel hair pasta
1 tablespoons grape-seed oil
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2-cups mixed mushrooms, halved
1 (16 Oz) bag fresh baby spinach
1/2-pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic cloves, chopped
1-cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4-teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4-teaspoon salt
1/4-cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4-cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Cook pasta according to package directions:
2.  In a bowl combine chicken broth, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt.
3.  In a skillet, cook shrimp, pine nuts, and garlic in hot oil over medium-heat for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
4.  Remove shrimp mixture and set aside.
5.  Add mushroom and butter to the skillet; cook about 3-4 minutes.
6.  Add broth mixture to the skillet, spinach, and cherry tomatoes cook 2-3 minutes.
7.  Return shrimp mixture to the skillet with the vegetables, and simmer 2-3 minutes more.
8.  Serve over pasta and drizzle with lemon juice and cheese.
             ENJOY DAN:                                 BON-APPETITE!!

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