NORTH CAROLINA SHRIMP SAUTE

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Seafood is very popular in my state. I altered this recipe several times and now it's truly a family favorite. -Teresa Hildreth, Stoneville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook linguini according to package directions; drain and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green pepper until tender. Stir in salt and pepper; remove from pan., In same pan, saute shrimp in remaining butter over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve over linguini. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.