Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta

This dish is highlighted by shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in port wine and a creamy garlic sauce over angel hair pasta. Delicious! Enjoy with your favorite wine, tossed green salad, and garlic bread, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 704 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
• 4 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1.5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 0.25 cup butter, divided
• 0.5 cup port wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until soft. Season with salt to taste; set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook shrimp for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste; set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute shallots for a few minutes. Pour in port wine, white wine and cream; allow to cook over medium-low heat until it thickens.

Step 5

Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, garlic, salt, sugar and ground white pepper; toss with pasta and serve.