Shrimp and Pasta Tapenade
By Gibby
Fabulous Shrimp Pasta from Nor'wester Steak & Seafood in Gold Beach Oregon. The dish's secret weapon is the flavourful compound butter which adds a robust olive flavour. Freezes well.
Ingredients
- TAPENADE BUTTER
- 1/4 cup coarse chopped red onion
- 10 pitted Kalamata olives
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 4 anchovie fillets
- 1 tsp of oil from anchovie fillets
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp drained brine capers
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- PASTA
- 1 lb fettuccine
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 lbs of large shrimp peeled and devained
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 6 lemon wedges
Details
Preparation
Step 1
TAPENADE BUTTER
Puree first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Add butter, process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Srir in capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
PASTA
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water, stirring occasionally until a-la-dente. Drain
Meanwhile melt tapenade butter in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add shimp and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and parsley; bring to a simmer, cook, stirring often, until shrimps are cooked through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper Add pasta to sauce and stir to coat. Divide into wide shallow bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and garish with lemon wedges.
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