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BEST Sicilian Shrimp Pasta
Melissa Jo
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Ingredients
2
lbs.
of extra large shrimp peeled
deveined, and tails off
2
lbs.
of linguine
2
pints
of sliced white mushrooms
2-3
tbsp.
of olive oil
3
tbsp.
of butter1
large chopped sweet onion
8-10
cloves
of minced garlic
1
pint
of cherry tomatoes
halved
14
oz
can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped
8
oz.
black olives
rough chop
Juice of 1 lemon
6
oz.
White wine
Handful of chopped fresh basil
Handful of fresh chopped parsley
Garlic powder
about 1 tbsp
More salt & pepper to taste
1/2-1
cup
of pasta water
crushed red pepper
as spicy as you want
Instructions
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2 lbs of extra large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails off (pat them dry & they should be room temperature)
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Sauté the shrimp for just a couple minutes per side in olive oil (about 3 tbsp) & butter (about 3 tbsp. stick) salt, & pepper
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remove shrimp when pink and done and set aside in a bowlIn the same pan add more olive oil (about 2 tbsp.) & about 3 tbsp. Of butter
Sauté:
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1 large chopped sweet onion
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Crushed red pepper flakes (as much as you like)
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8-10 cloves of minced garlic
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1 container of cherry tomatoes (halved)
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14 oz can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped
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1/2 can of black olives (rough chop)
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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4- 6 oz. White wine
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Garlic powder (about 1 tbsp)
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Handful of chopped fresh basil
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Handful of fresh chopped parsley
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More salt & pepper to taste
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Continue
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Add shrimp and all the juices back into the pan when the veggies are all nice and golden sautéed
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In a separate pan sauté a large container of sliced white mushrooms in butter & olive oil salt & pepper (until golden but NOT caramelized)
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Have 2 lbs of linguine cooked until al dente and set aside about 1 cup of pasta water
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In large tray combine Linguine, Shrimp/ veg mixture, mushrooms, add as much pasta water as needed
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Mix it all together
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Garnish with fresh parsley and I serve topped with pecorino cheese
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