AWESOME GARLIC SHRIMP IN A CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

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This is a great tasting dish that you can have on the table in under an hour. I worked on this for a bit until I got the proportions correct. I think that the bacon, and the cream cheese just send it over the top. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 slice thick-sliced bacon, chopped
2 oz sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 lb shrimp, 60 count, shelled & deveined
salt, kosher variety, fine grind, to taste
1/4 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp dried basil
3/4 c half & half
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated
8 oz pasta, your choice

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients.
  • 3. Add the bacon to a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • 4. Cook until beginning to brown.
  • 5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic to the pan.
  • 6. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 7. Add the shrimp, a pinch of salt, and the paprika, to the pan.
  • 8. Stir and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • 9. Add the half & half, and crushed red pepper to the pan.
  • 10. Bring up to a simmer.
  • 11. Add the softened cream cheese, and Parmesan.
  • 12. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 13. Chef's Note: If the sauce is still too thick, add half & half a bit at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. Plate with some good pasta. Enjoy.
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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