Margarita shrimp with fettuccine

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12largesShrimp -- peeled and
Deveined
½cupTequila
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
2Eggs
2tablespoonsWater
¼cupOlive oil
All-purpose flour
½cupUnsalted butter
3Thin lemon slices
4Green onions -- chopped
2teaspoonsMinced ginger -- peeled
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
1teaspoonAll-purpose flour
1cupDry white wine
6ouncesFettuccine
Chopped fresh dill
2 hours. Drain shrimp.

Directions

Mix shrimp, tequila and lemon juice in medium bowl.. Cover and refrigerate Whisk eggs and water in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then into flour; shake off excess. Place shrimp in skillet and saute until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate lined with paper towels and drain. Discard oil.

In same skillet, melt ¼ c butter over medium heat. Add lemon and green onions and saute 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes.

Stir in flour. Gradually mix inwine; boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Add remaining butter and whisk until melted. Discard lemon. Return shrimp to skillet and heat through.

Meanwhile cook pasta in salted water. Drain. Divide pasta between plates.

Top with shrimp. Pour sauce over. Sprinkle with dill and serve.

Posted to EAT-L Digest - 17 Jun Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:24:26 -0400 From: Betsy Burtis <BuddoB@...> Recipe By : La Cucina di Pinocchio - Amherst, MA