Saturday, March 6, 2010

Garlic-Basil Shrimp

6oz. dried whole wheat or plain fettuccini
2 TBS oilive oil
1 1/4 lbs. frozen large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

cook pasta according to pkg directions, drain and keep warm

meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shrimp, cook 4 minutes turning once, or until cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer shrimp to bowl (reserve oil in skillet)

add garlic and red pepper flakes to reserved oil in skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and cook over high heat 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in the tomatoes and basil. season with salt and pepper. return the shrimp to the pan and heat thru. serve with fettuccini.

*from 1/10 BHG mag

No comments: