SHRIMP FLORENTINE

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This is easy and fast, good enough for company or just a wonderfiul family dinner.

Provided by DeAnne Townsend

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10-12 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp italian herbs, 'grinders'
1/2 c 1/2 diced mozzarella cheese
3-4 Tbsp old bay seasoning
24-36 large shrimp
1/2 c large curd cottage cheese (drained)
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 large bags frozen chopped spinach
1 box cappellini pasta
1 jar(s) roasted red peppers 8-10 oz

Steps:

  • 1. bring water to a boil & cook pasta as directed. drain, Rinse. Set aside In same kettle, melt 2 Tablespoons butter & 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, cottage cheese, shredded Mozzarella, parmesan cheese. When cheese mix STARTS to become stringy, add pasta and TOSS well.
  • 2. Heat large skillet, 2 tablespoons of Olive oil, 3or4 Tablespoons of "Old Bay" seasoning Place shrimp in heated oil, as edge of shrimp turn white, turn over. Cover with large bag of frozen cut leaf spinach. Add ΒΌ cup hot water, when spinach is cooked (5-6 min) stir.
  • 3. In mixing bowl, place 6-8 Tablespoons Olive oil, 2-3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, liberal shake of Italian herbs, cubed mozzarella, mix until all cheese is coated with mixture. SET ASIDE
  • 4. Place pasta & cheese mix on a large platter, slice and place roasted peppers in kettle and let stand while placeing cooked shrimp & spinach carefully in the center of the pasta mix. pour the seasoned CUBED CHEESE MIXTURE ON TOP. Place strips of warmed roasted peppers on shrimp for garnish.

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