10-25-16 Angel Hair Pasta w Shrimp Scampi

As soon as I saw Patience’s vibrant crop of Dill in the porch garden I knew what I wanted to do.  Yesterday I bought the shrimp and last night did the deed.

                    

INGREDIENTS:  I cooked ¼ lb. of pasta for two.  Adjust ingredients as needed.  The amounts listed below are estimates.

1.     DeBoles angel hair pasta

2.     Shrimp, peeled and de-veined

3.     Olive oil

4.     Fresh lemon juice  ½ lemon

5.     Butter 2-3 tbsp

6.     White wine ¼ - 1/3 cup

7.     Garlic 1 large or 2 small cloves crushed

8.     Fresh dill

9.     Heavy whipping cream

PROCESS:

While waiting for the pasta water to boil cook the garlic in olive but do not allow it to brown.  Add the butter and a sprinkling of finely chopped dill, followed by the shrimp, cooking over low-medium heat.  While the shrimp is cooking add lemon juice and the wine.

Several minutes before the pasta is ready add a small amount of cream, about 2 tablespoons.  Add the pasta to the pan, mix thoroughly, and sprinkle with fresh dill.

COMMENTS:

Sometimes you hit a home run in the kitchen.  This was just that.  I can’t wait to do it again.