Fiery Shrimp And Angel Hair Pasta Recipe - Cooking Index
A quick and delicious recipe to toss together on busy week nights.
Type: Fish, Shellfish1/2 cup | 99g / 3.5oz | Butter |
2 | Garlic cloves - minced | |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Crushed Szechwan peppercorns |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Hot chili oil |
1/4 cup | 4g / 0.1oz | Chopped fresh cilantro |
= (or 2 tbspns chopped fresh parsley) | ||
1 1/2 lbs | 681g / 24oz | Raw medium shrimp - (abt 45 to 60) - peeled, deveined |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Olive oil |
Salt - to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
1/2 lb | 227g / 8oz | Angel hair or vermicelli pasta - cooked |
1/3 cup | 48g / 1.7oz | Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese |
In small saucepan, combine butter, garlic, peppercorns, and chili oil; simmer over low heat until butter is melted and garlic begins to sizzle. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
Thread shrimp on four or five skewers. Brush with olive oil. Place shrimp in center of cooking grate. Grill 4 to 5 minutes until pink and just opaque, turning once halfway through grilling time. Do not overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with butter mixture, hot pasta, and cheese. Serve hot.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Wine Recommendation: Which grape can quench the fire of this sauce and yet cradle the tender shrimp flavor? Sauvignon Blanc to the rescue!
Beer Recommendation: A Mexican lager is well-versed in handling fiery spices and simple shellfish, and really comes alive when the food is grilled. Ole!
Source:
Weber's Recipes at http://www.weber.com
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