Here's a dinner idea that is quick and simple. The unfortunate part is that I made this and took the picture a few months ago, (see I had good intentions), and I never measure when I cook so bear with me.
You will need:
1 bag of bow tie pasta
1 bag of frozen shrimp.(thawed) (I used a shrimp\scallop mix)
1 bottle of your favorite red wine (substitute white if you must.. Ick)
1 Tbs of olive oil
1 Tbs of butter (no margarine - it's BAD for you!)
1 onion coarsely chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1\4 tsp cayenne pepper (more if your brave)
2 Tbs parsley ( fresh is better but who the heck has fresh parsley in their refrigerator!!)
Pepper
Salt
3 oz Glenlivet Scotch (15 year)
First get a short tumbler with 3 ice cubes and add the scotch.
In a large pot, bring salted water ( Eh about 6 turns of the grinder or 1 Tbs.) to a boil and add the pasta. You gotta have a big pot cause you gotta give those little guys room to swim around of they'll stick to each other.
Open the red wine and let it breathe.
Have a sip of the scotch...mmmm
In a medium saucepan that's on medium high heat, add the oil and butter. The oil stops the butter from burning. Add the onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes till the onion is translucent. Add the seafood,cayenne, and half the parsley.
Have another sip of scotch.
Ok, here's where it's all about timing! You got pasta boiling, you got shrimp that's gonna overcook on ya if your not on top on 'em.
As soon as the pasta is done, drain it and return it to the big pot, add the shrimp to the pasta and toss.
Add ground pepper to taste.
Then guzzle the last of the scotch cause you have a bottle of wine on the table to drink!
Plate up the seafood pasta and garnish with the remaining parsely. Serve with parmsean cheese and a smile!
Cheers!
