Sunday, August 24, 2014

SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND LEMON BUTTER ENJOY DAN:

SHRIMP WITH MULTI GRAIN PASTA AND LEMON BUTTER by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
1-cup chicken broth
7 ounces multi grain spaghetti
1/4-cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-red bell pepper, chopped
6 baby portabella mushrooms, halved
8 fresh green beans cut on the bias in 2-inch pieces
1/4- cup craisians
1 thumb-size fresh ginger, minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4-teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp peeled and divined
1/4-cup white wine
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2-cup fresh basil, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1.   Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
2.   Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
3.   Remove from heat and drain and set aside.
4.   Heat 2 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat.
5.   Add onion, bell pepper, and sauté 4-5 minutes.
6.   Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
7.   Mix the mushrooms, green beans, craisins and ginger, and cook until green beans are tender.
8.   Season with salt and pepper.
9.   Add shrimp, turning half way through; cook until shrimp turn pink abut 3-4 minutes.
10.                Remove shrimp and set aside.
11.                Add salt, red pepper flakes, white wine, lemon juice and chicken broth, to the skillet.
12.                Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
13.                Whisk in butter.
14.                Placed shrimp and pasta in large serving bowl.
15.                Pour lemon butter sauce over shrimp, vegetables and pasta.


ENJOY DAN:                     BOUN-APPETITO!!

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