Shrimp & Pasta, Garlic, Herb Butter; scents of spring

I’m not sure what it is about garlic and butter, but the appeal of the combination is (almost) universal.

Add a squeeze or 2 of lemon juice and, chopped parsley, toss it with some pasta and it’s a meal.

The shrimp and prosciutto are a just a nice addition.

Most people (like mon mari) like freshly grated Parmesan on their pasta.

I skipped it for me with this dish…. served it on the side to make him happy.

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Shrimp & Pasta, Garlic, Herb Butter

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The lemon juice and white wine extend the garlic sauce without using quite so much butter. The Prosciutto is a sweet/salty counterpoint to the shrimp, balancing the flavors nicely.

• Author: Kate
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Pasta

Ingredients

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• 10oz (300gr) cleaned shrimp (prawns)
• 2oz (60gr) Prosciutto or other dry-cured ham, 3 slices, roughly chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbs butter
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 2 tbs white wine
• 4 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (1 oz, 30 gr) freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 1/4 cups (4.2 oz, 125 gr) bite-size pasta

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Instructions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, just until al dente. Drain.
• Heat butter and oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots, garlic, and sauté, stirring frequently, 5 – 7 minutes. Don’t let the garlic get too brown.
• Add ham and sauté 5 minutes longer, just until starting to get crisp.
• Stir in paprika.
• Add shrimp and sauté until cooked through (they’ll turn opaque and curl).
• Add lemon juice, white wine and parsley; heat through.
• Add pasta and heat through, stirring.
• Spoon into a serving dish, sprinkle with Parmesan if using and serve.

Notes

I served the Parmesan on the side as an option for the shrimp. Substitute 2 tbs dried parsley for the fresh.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 613
• Sugar: 3.9 g
• Sodium: 532.4 mg
• Fat: 23.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.9 g
• Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 44.5 g
• Cholesterol: 272.2 mg

Keywords: shrimp, garlic butter, pasta

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I can smell it everywhere.

On a sunny day I sit beneath the tree, look up to the blue sky and breathe in the fragrance.

The problem with white flowers on a brilliant day is they kind of get absorbed into the other colors.

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Last night I went out for one last breath.

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