Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta
Description
This dish is highlighted by shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in port wine and a creamy garlic sauce over angel hair pasta. Delicious! Enjoy with your favorite wine, tossed green salad, and garlic bread, if desired.
Ingredients
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1 pound angel hair pasta
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1/4 cup butter, divided
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
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1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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4 tablespoons chopped shallots
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1/2 cup port wine
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1 cup dry white wine
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1 pint heavy cream
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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salt to taste
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
2
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until soft. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
3
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook shrimp for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
4
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute shallots for a few minutes. Pour in port wine, white wine and cream; allow to cook over medium-low heat until it thickens.
5
Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, garlic, salt, sugar and ground white pepper; toss with pasta and serve.