Dec. 28, 2005 - Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon over Angel Hair Pasta
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon over Angel Hair Pasta
1/2lb pancetta or bacon, cut in very thin strips
2lbs jumbo prawns or shrimp
1/2c butter
1/2c extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 4 lemons (optional)
1/4c minced garlic
1/4c minced fresh parsley
1/4c minced black oil-cured olives (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1lb Angel Hair pasta cooked al dente
* Wrap the strips of bacon around shrimp and fasten with a toothpick.
* Melt butter in deep skillet,then add oil.
* Saute shrimp until they are pink & bacon is crispy (don't overcook). Move to serving platter & remove toothpicks.
* Stir lemon juice and garlic in the pan with oil, butter, and pan drippings and saute for one minute.
* Toss angel hair pasta in pan with sauce and toss to coat. Let simmer for a minute to absorb sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
* Place in serving bowl and top with shrimp.
Some members of our family like this dish with lemon, while others don't. So we just pass a lemon at the table & those who like it take a squirt! Also, I save a little of the pasta water to help moisten the Angel Hair after it is tossed in the sauce. I don't have to add a ton of oil if I use pasta water (there is already a large amount of butter and oil!).
Comments
Jan. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CharlieAmra
I am so totally stealing that recipe. . .as if bacon and shrimp are not delicious enough, they can be combined with garlic and angel hair pasta!
