Shrimp Mushroom Fettuccini
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, raw and cleaned
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 12 teaspoon dried basil
- 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 12-2 cups half-and-half
- 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 34 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cook fettuccini according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add shrimp; cook on one side for 1-2 minutes until pink.
- Flip the shrimp to the other side; sprinkle the top of cooked side of shrimp with basil, pepper flakes and paprika.
- Add garlic and cook until shrimp is pink on both sides, about1-2 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from skillet and sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
- Its ok if the shrimp is a little undercooked; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Add 1 Tblsp olive oil, red peppers, onions and the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet.
- Cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until peppers, onions and mushrooms become soft.
- Add cooked shrimp, and immediately add 1 1/2 cup half and half and all of the cheese.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce to simmer and cook, stirring as needed, until all cheese melts.
- Add pasta to the skillet with shrimp and mushrooms and cream sauce; stir well.
- If needed, add the additional 1/2 cup of the milk as pasta heats.
- Serve and enjoy.
pasta, olive oil, fresh shrimp, garlic, basil, red pepper, paprika, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-mushroom-fettuccini-523680 (may not work)