Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta Alfredo
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Recipe type: Main
 
Creamy delicious Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta Alfredo
Ingredients
  • For the Pasta:
  • 1 pound Angel hair pasta
  • Generously salted pot of boiling water
  • For the Sauce:
  • 2-4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 8-10 Cloves Garlic, smashed into a paste
  • ½ Cup Mushrooms
  • 12 Ounces Wild Caught Large Shrimp, if using frozen, thaw and pat dry
  • ½ Cup White Wine
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Fill a large stockpot with water ⅔ full, add a generous amount of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Peel the garlic and smash into a paste.
  3. Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and turn the heat to medium high.
  4. Place the smashed garlic into the skillet and saute until golden and you can smell the wonderful aroma.
  5. At this point, you can place the pasta into the boiling water and stir well.
  6. Set your timer for 4 minutes. If you use a different pasta, cook according to package directions.
  7. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and saute 3-4 minutes.
  8. Next, add in the shrimp and saute 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
  9. Pour in the wine and give a good stir.
  10. Let the wine cook for a minute or two and then pour in the heavy cream.
  11. Raise heat to high and add in the parmesan.
  12. Test the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. I would use about a teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper.
  13. When the pasta is cooked, strain it and add to the alfredo sauce.
  14. Stir well and add in the chopped parsley and serve. Afiyet olsun!
Recipe by In The Kitchen With April at http://www.inthekitchenwithapril.com/2015/04/shrimp-and-mushroom-angel-hair-pasta-alfredo.html