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!!