AWESOME GARLIC SHRIMP IN A CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

Awesome Garlic Shrimp in a Creamy Cheese Sauce image

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.