Linda's Lemon Shrimp a La Vodka Pasta |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This dish is just plain delicious, and one that can be made within 1 hr. I serve it lots of times when I am having company, and I always get lots of compliments on this awesome dish! Ingredients:
2 lbs medium shrimp, shells removed, and uncooked, thawed |
1/2 cup olive oil, divided |
6 garlic cloves, minced, divided |
salt and pepper, to taste |
2 (8 ounce) packages button mushrooms, sliced or 2 (7 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained |
1 large onion, sliced |
1/2 cup vodka |
1 lemon, juice of |
1 lb angel hair pasta or 1 lb thin spaghetti or 1 lb fettuccine pasta or 1 lb linguine, cooked according to pkg. directions, i use whole wheat |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup cream |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Put on water to boil for pasta.
2. In a lg. frying pan saute half the garlic along with all the onions, and mushrooms in 1/4 cup olive oil.
3. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
4. In another lg. frying pan saute the shrimp and the rest of the garlic in 4 T. of olive oil for 1 minute
5. Add vodka and lemon juice, and cook about 2-3 mins., until shrimp are cooked, and vodka is reduced. Mix in with mushroom mixture, and set aside.
6. Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. When done, drain well and return to pan. Set aside.
7. In the meantime mix eggs, cream, and Parmesan cheese in a saucepan, over med. heat, mixing well. Heat until cheese is melted. Add to pasta, tossing well. Cook for 1 minute.
8. Add all other ingredients, and toss well.
9. Add more salt, pepper, to taste.
10. Let simmer a few minutes.
11. Serve.
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