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Linguine With Shrimp & Cheddar Cheese

Here's how you make Linguine With Shrimp & Cheddar Cheese
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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 0m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces linguine (precooked weight)
  • Salt water (for cooking)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese (grated, Tillamook preferred)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 pound shrimp (medium shrimp, deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ounce sherry wine
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook the linguine in boiling salted water until al dente.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan.

  • Step 3: Add shallots and cook for one minute over medium heat.

  • Step 4: Add cream and bring just to a boil.

  • Step 5: Reduce heat to low.

  • Step 6: Slowly stir in the cheese, a little at a time.

  • Step 7: Add salt and pepper to taste and let simmer.

  • Step 8: In a separate saute pan, heat remaining oil.

  • Step 9: Add shrimp and heat slightly.

  • Step 10: Stir in mustard and sherry.

  • Step 11: Drain linguine.

  • Step 12: Add linguine to cheese sauce and mix well.

  • Step 13: Divide linguine mixture onto serving plates.

  • Step 14: Top with shrimp and serve immediately.


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