SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Shrimp and Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta image

This dish is highlighted by shrimp and mushrooms sauteed in port wine and a creamy garlic sauce over angel hair pasta. Delicious! Enjoy with your favorite wine, tossed green salad, and garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by Lesly Chan

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter, divided
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons chopped shallots
½ cup port wine
1 cup dry white wine
1 pint heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until soft. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook shrimp for a few minutes. Season with salt to taste; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; saute shallots for a few minutes. Pour in port wine, white wine and cream; allow to cook over medium-low heat until it thickens.
Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, garlic, salt, sugar and ground white pepper; toss with pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g