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 This
delicious Shrimp Caprese recipe is courtesy of the
Olive Garden Restaurants.
Inspired by a tour through the northern Veneto and southern Campagna regions
of Italy, the chefs of the Olive Garden Restaurants have created this new
entree for their menu.
Caprese refers to the fresh
traditional Italian ingredients of mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil.
This dish is inspired by the classic cuisine of the island of Capri.
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Shrimp
Caprese
1 1/2
pounds Roma
tomatoes,
cored and cut into 1-inch pieces*
20 medium fresh
basil
leaves,
stems removed and cut into 1-inch
pieces
2 tablespoons
extra-virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon minced
garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
1
pound (26/30 or 21/25)
shrimp,
peeled and deveined
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup white
wine
1 1/2 cups
heavy
cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound capellini (angel hair)
pasta
2 cups fresh
mozzarella
cheese,
shredded
* To preserve juices and seeds,
use a pairing knife to remove just the top of the core on each tomato.
Combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic,
Italian Seasoning, and salt in a large bowl; blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside,
and marinate for at least 1 hour. Either
saute or grill the shrimp; cook approximately 2 minutes on one side; turn and
cook another 1 minute or until shrimp are opaque in center (cut to test). Remove
from grill and set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep
warm. Heat a large, non-stick skillet
over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring just to
a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer; let sauce
continue to simmer and reduce to desired consistency. Remove from heat.
Add cooked pasta and marinated tomatoes to the
skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce. Transfer pasta and sauce to a
large oven-proof serving platter; top with mozzarella cheese. Place serving
platter under broiler to 2 to 3 minutes or until mozzarella cheese has melted.
Remove from oven and top pasta with the cooked shrimp. Serve and enjoy! Makes
4 servings.
Wine recommendation: Light
and fruity white wine, such as pinot gris or pinot blanc or an Oregon pinot
noir.
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