Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

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

1 pound angel hair pasta
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 cup port wine
1 cup dry white wine
1 pint heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
2 teaspoons white sugar
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.