Shrimp In Champagne Sauce With Pasta

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	237ml	Sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Medium shrimp - shelled
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Champagne
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced shallots or scallions
2		Plum tomatoes - diced
1 cup	237ml	Heavy cream
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons	45ml	Chopped parsley

Recipe Instructions

Saute mushrooms in medium saucepan in hot olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook just long enough to release mushroom juices and let them evaporate. Remove mushrooms and set aside. In same saucepan, combine shrimp, Champagne and salt. Over high heat, heat to simmer.

When liquid JUST boils, shrimp are done. Remove shrimp from cooking liquid with a slotted spoon immediately. Set shrimp aside.

Add chopped shallots and tomatoes to cooking liquid. Boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, approximately 8 minutes. When liquid is reduced, add 3/4 cup heavy cream and boil 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened and reduced. Add shrimp and mushrooms to sauce; heat through.

Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain thoroughly and return to cooking pot. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup cream and parsley. To serve, divide pasta among four plates. Spoon shrimp and sauce over pasta.

Source:
60 Minute Gorumet

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