Susy's Fettuccini Alfredo & Shrimp Scampi
Alfredo Sauce
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1 stick butter
2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream)
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta cooking water, as needed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving (Optional)
16 oz box of Gluten free Pasta – fettuccini, linguine, spaghetti or angel hair
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
In a saucepan or skillet, warm the butter and garlic (be careful not to burn).
Add the cream & cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. (be careful not to boil)
Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
Taste for salt & then season with salt and pepper (taste before adding because butter & Parmesan can add salt)
Toss to combine with pasta, thinning with pasta water if necessary. (1-2 tablespoons of pasta water will help the sauce “stick” to the pasta. The cream & Parmesan thicken the sauce. Add more if the sauce is too thick, as you prefer.)
Shrimp Scampi
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Ingredients:
1 stick butter
¾ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion, chopped (or 3-4 small shallots)
1-2 small garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tablespoons PESTO (store bought is fine)
2 lemons, zest & juice
1 Cup of white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
1 Cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 pounds of medium shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 cup of fresh basil chopped and/or fresh parsley
1 medium tomato, seeded & chopped (optional)
Directions:
Add the butter & olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, & pesto. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions are soft.
Add all the following ingredients: lemon juice/zest, white wine, & Parmesan.
Cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes & then add the shrimp until cooked. (If using cooked shrimp, just cook until the shrimp is heated through.)
Add the fresh basil and tomato & heat through for 1 minute.
Serve in a separate platter or pour over pasta.
WINE PAIRING: Pinot Grigio is the best w/ this menu!
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