SHRIMP AND VEG WITH CAPERS PASTA

Home » Food and Drink » Pasta Dishes Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Harriet Hodgson Diamond Quality Author Diamond Author | 1,062 Articles Joined: May 26, 2005 United States Shrimp and Vegetables With Pasta, Capers, and White Wine By Harriet Hodgson | Submitted On November 25, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Harriet Hodgson Professional chefs and home cooks find creative uses for leftovers. Their recipes are often excellent. I had some leftover spaghetti on hand and some frozen shrimp that was starting to develop freezer burn. A thrifty person, I couldn't discard these ingredients, and decided to combine them in an original recipe. When I looked in the vegetable drawer of my refrigerator I found a red pepper, a small zucchini, and a yellow onion--foods that go well together. When I checked the pantry shelves I found some rosemary bread sticks imported from Italy. Ta da! I had the makings of a marvelous meal. I live in the Midwest and fresh fish, other than Walleye and trout, is hard to get. Supposedly fresh fish is displayed in store cases, but this fish can be frozen fish that has been thawed. Eating fish that has been frozen, partially thawed or thawed, and re-frozen can put you at risk for food poisoning. Years ago I ate a breaded fish patty sandwich (frozen fillet) and developed Scombroid Fish Poisoning. Much to my shock, gigantic hives appeared on my body. One hive covered an entire thigh. I've never forgotten this experience and am careful about keeping frozen fish totally frozen. If I buy frozen fish I ask the staff person if it's really fresh, or defrosted fish. Since this recipe contains lots of vegetables, I didn't bother to fix a salad. If you want to round out the meal with salad, go ahead and do it. Don't expect a thick sauce with this recipe. Instead, the pasta and shrimp are flavored with a thin sauce made with butter, wine, and garlic. Choose a dry white wine that will compliment the recipe ingredients, not overpower them. My husband and I loved this recipe and I think you will enjoy it too. Because it's winter in Minnesota, I warmed the pasta bowls before I dished up dinner. Serve this recipe with bread sticks, crusty bread, or garlic toast. INGREDIENTS 20 frozen, cooked large shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and cut into crescents 1 small zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2" chunks 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into 1" strips 1 teaspoon garlic salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons small capers, drained 1 cup dry white wine Parmesan cheese for garnish METHOD 1. Thaw shrimp according to package directions. Remove tails and set aside. 2. Coat skillet with olive oil. Turn heat to medium. 3. Add onion crescents and cook until soft. 4. Add zucchini and red pepper. Cook 5 minutes. 5. Scatter shrimp over vegetable mixture. Add pasta and toss with tongs to combine. Turn heat to low. 6. Season pasta and vegetables with garlic salt, black pepper, butter, and capers. 7. Pour white wine over mixture. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5-8 minutes. 8. Spoon into large soup bowls. Garnish liberally with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings. http://www.harriethodgson.com Harriet Hodgson has been a freelancer for 37+ years and is the author of 35 books. Her latest release is The Family Caregiver's Cookbook: Easy-Fix Recipes for Busy Family Caregivers. Visit her website for more information about this busy author, grandmother, and caregiver. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Harriet_Hodgson/7963 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 23 times Word count: 493 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Pasta-Dishes Harriet Hodgson Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Pasta Dishes Article Feed Pasta Dishes Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles The Best Low-Calorie Pasta Recipes Under 500 Calories 3 Easy Pasta Dishes For the Cooking Beginner 3 Low-Carb Versions of Pasta Dishes That Are Worth A Try Tips for Cooking Pasta Well Wood Fired Pizza Restaurants Near Arab Street A Trip To Italy Is Not The Only Place To Enjoy High Quality Meals 5 Reasons Having a Mobile Pizza Party Is the Best Idea Ever Best Italian Food Restaurants in Singapore Where to Get the Best Pizza in Singapore? Professional Tips on How to Make Traditional German Spatzle at Home! EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide