Quick Shrimp with Pasta

Source: American Profile Magazine

Category: Entree

Type: Seafood

Classifications: Main Dishes

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8 ounces uncooked linguine or Fetuccine

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 to 1 cup sour cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 cup (2 oz) grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1 tablespoon sliced green onions, optional

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders until well blended. Remove pan from the heat and add cheese; mix gently.

Serve over pasta with additional cheese. Sprinkle green onions on top, if desired.

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Background: Recipe by: Vina Lewis

Serves: 5

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