Garlicy Angel Hair with Shrimp
Recipe: #13971
August 22, 2014
Categories: Shrimp, One-Pot Meal, Romantic Dinner, Sunday Dinner, more
"Wow this is good!"
Original is 6 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (316.2 g)
- Calories 474.3
- Total Fat - 24 g
- Saturated Fat - 12.5 g
- Cholesterol - 152.3 mg
- Sodium - 1817.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 36.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.3 g
- Sugars - 6.3 g
- Protein - 29 g
- Calcium - 391.1 mg
- Iron - 2.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 35.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk milk and cream into pan; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Step 2
Stir pesto, parsley, half the minced garlic, the Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into saucepan; reduce heat to low and keep warm.
Step 3
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter; add shrimp and remaining minced garlic; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saute for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; do not overcook.
Step 4
Toss shrimp, broccoli, and pasta together and pour sauce over top.
Step 5
Top with Parmesan cheese (any amount).
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the best flavor, use fresh parsley and garlic.
- For a spicier dish, add more hot sauce to taste.
- Instead of heavy whipping cream, use coconut cream. This substitution will add a hint of sweetness and a creamy texture to the dish.
- Instead of Parmesan cheese, use vegan cheese. This substitution will make the dish dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
Garlicy Angel Hair with Chicken In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk milk and cream into pan; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir pesto, parsley, half the minced garlic, the Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into saucepan; reduce heat to low and keep warm. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter; add chicken and remaining minced garlic; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saute for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through; do not overcook. Toss chicken, broccoli, and pasta together and pour sauce over top. Top with Parmesan cheese (any amount).
Roasted Asparagus - Roasted asparagus is a great side dish to this garlicy angel hair with shrimp because it adds a fresh and crunchy element to the meal. Roasting the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with the creamy pesto sauce.
Garlic Bread: Garlic bread is a great accompaniment to this garlicy angel hair with shrimp because it adds a nice crunchy texture and a hint of garlic flavor. The garlic bread pairs perfectly with the creamy pesto sauce and the roasted asparagus for a delicious and complete meal.
FAQ
Q: How much angel hair pasta should I use? A: The amount of angel hair pasta you use is up to you. Start with a small amount and add more if desired.Q: How do I cook angel hair pasta? A: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta and serve.
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Fun facts:
The Worcestershire sauce used in this recipe was first created in the 19th century by two chemists, John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins. It was originally intended to be a steak sauce, but ended up becoming a popular condiment due to its unique flavor.
The broccoli used in this recipe is a member of the cabbage family and is believed to have been cultivated by the ancient Romans. It was later popularized by the Italian-American actor and comedian, Danny Kaye, who proclaimed it to be "the most healthful vegetable in the world".