Cissy's Shrimp Penne

Created for my daughter's 30th birthday and now the birthday special in the family. An intensely flavored reduction sauce with fresh parsley and lots of Parmesan.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 551 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup dry vermouth
• 2 cups fish stock
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in penne pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the shallot and garlic until tender. Pour in the fish stock, white wine, and vermouth, and simmer 15 minutes, or until reduced to a thick golden glaze.

Step 3

Place the shrimp and butter into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes over low heat, until shrimp are opaque.

Step 4

Mix the cooked penne pasta into the skillet, and gently toss with the shrimp and glaze. Top with parsley, Parmesan cheese, and pepper to serve.