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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 lb medium-sized shrimp, shelled and de, veined
1 cup rich, salt-free fish stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
4 tsp fresh lemon zest, finely grated
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 freshly ground pepper
1 cooked pasta - fine strands
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the oil with the garlic over moderate-to-high
heat. When the garlic sizzles, add the shrimp and saute just until
they turn pink, about 1 minute. Stir in the fish stock, wine,
parsley, and lemon zest.
In a small cup or bowl, stir the cornstarch into the lemon juice
until it dissolves, then stir that mixture into the ingredients in
the skillet. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about
1 minute.
Spoon the sauce over cooked pasta. Season generously with black
pepper.
Servings: 4
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