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Herbed Shrimp and Pasta

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I have NOT tried this one yet. The picture in my SL cookbook looks so good, that I keep wanting to make it. But then I look at the recipe, with 1 CUP of butter, and 2 cups of half and half (although I would try FF), and I always talk myself out of making


Date Added:	August 24, 2004	Season:
Category:	Italian / Pasta	Prep. Method:
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Ingredients:

8 ounces dried angel hair pasta -- uncooked
1 cup butter
1 1/2 pounds peeled medium sized fresh shrimp (2 pounds
unpeeled)
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 cups half and half
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dillweed or 3/4 teaspoon dried
dill -- optional
fresh dill weed sprigs -- garnish, optional

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp and set aside, reserving garlic and butter in skillet.
Add half and half to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring gently. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, parsley, salt, pepper and if desired, chopped dillweed; stir until blended. Serve over pasta. Garnish, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings

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Added On: August 24, 2004

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