spicy shrimp on a bed of lemon/butter/tomato pasta

Name: Spicy Shrimp on a Bed of Lemon/Butter/Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SHRIMP MARINADE; 12 medium shrimp, cleaned; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; - zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 pinch(es) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; ## PASTA SAUCE; 1/2 stick(s) butter (4 tbsp); 2 clove(s) garlic, micro-planed; - zest of 1/2 lemon and juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup(s) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; - salt and pepper to taste; ## OTHER INGREDIENTS; 1/2 pound(s) linguini, cooked al dente; - plenty of fresh parmesan reggiano at the table to grate

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Sherry Peyton

Las Cruces, NM

Updated on Jul 21, 2015

Pictures don't do this justice. This is elegance, and fairly easy to make. It's perfect for company or for a romantic dinner for two. Simple, but only the best ingredients will do.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Perfect for a special date night, this pasta is an impressive meal. But, it's super easy to put together. I particularly liked the light sauce for the pasta. Delish!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

SHRIMP MARINADE
12 medium shrimp, cleaned
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
- zest of 1/2 lemon
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
PASTA SAUCE
1/2 stick butter (4 tbsp)
2 cloves garlic, micro-planed
- zest of 1/2 lemon and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
OTHER INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound linguini, cooked al dente
- plenty of fresh parmesan reggiano at the table to grate

How To Make spicy shrimp on a bed of lemon/butter/tomato pasta

Step 1

Mix marinade together, and place cleaned shrimp in. Marinate for no more than 1-1/2 hours. Remove and skewer on 2 wooden sticks. Set aside until the very last thing.

Step 2

Heat salted water and cook the pasta al dente. Drain.
Step 3

In a sauce pan, melt the butter, add the garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add the lemon and zest and cook on medium until it has reduced about 1/3. Add the pasta and the parsley, and combine. Take off the heat.
Step 4

Heat up a stove grill to very hot, and place the shrimp on. Watch carefully, turn when it starts to pink along the edges. Do the other side. Should take no more than about 3 minutes.
Step 5

Place the pasta in a serving bowl, and place the pasta skewers on top. Serve with plenty of high quality Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated or shaved.
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