Garlicky Shrimp & Lobster Pasta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Came up with this one a few summers ago when I wanted to impress a newly acquired beau . He loved it, I hated him ....I dumped him but kept the recipe. Creamy & cheesy, this one isn't low in calories but it is pretty quick. Basically an Alfredo recipe but really garlic-ed up. I've also made this w/crayfish once & it was just as good. Ingredients:
1/4 lb salted butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup chopped garlic |
1 pint heavy cream |
8 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese (not sprinkle cheese or parmesan in a can-freshly grated is best; can use bagged shredded if need b) |
1/2 lb fresh shrimp, cleaned & deveined |
1/2 lb lobster, cut into bite size pieces |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh ground is best) |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
salt & pepper |
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped |
1 lb cooked pasta, of your choice (i usually use penne or fusilli) |
Directions:
1. In large skillet slowly melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2. While it's melting add the olive oil (this should keep it from burning).
3. Butter/oil should be bubbly but not browned.
4. Brown the garlic in the butter/olive oil, tossing to keep color even.
5. Be careful not to burn.
6. Lower heat slightly and add the heavy cream& nutmeg.
7. Stir, scraping bottom of the pan.
8. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring OFTEN.
9. Once the cream has been incorporated thoroughly, add the cheese a little bit at a time.
10. Before adding more cheese, make sure the last bit has melted into the cream mixture.
11. Add the shrimp& lobster.
12. This should cook fairly quickly.
13. Salt& pepper to taste& toss w/cooked pasta& chopped basil.
14. Excellent in the summer served with May Wine or any slightly sweet white wine.
15. Also great with Peach Iced tea.
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