Grilled Shrimp Caprese

Copy cat from Olive Garden
serves 8

Ingredients:
Marinated Tomatoes:
3 lbs Roma tomatoes, cored and cut into 1” pieces
30 medium fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cut into 1” pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste

4 Tbsp butter
1 cup white wine (or white grape juice)
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
2 lbs capellini (angel hair) pasta, cooked according to package directions
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 lbs 26/30 or 21/25 shrimp, peeled and de-veined

Directions:
Preheat broiler.

1. COMBINE tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside and marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. HEAT a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce to desired consistency.
3. ADD cooked, drained pasta and marinated tomatoes to skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce.
4. TRANSFER pasta and sauce to serving platter and top with mozzarella cheese.
5. GRILL or SAUTE shrimp until internal temperature reaches 150°F and set aside.
6. PLACE serving platter in broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
7. TOP pasta with cooked shrimp and serve.

Red Curry Shrimp

serves 4
Thai Kitchen recipe

Ingredients:
1 (14 oz) can Coconut milk
2 T Red Curry paste
1 T brown sugar
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c assorted veggies (like snap peas, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper)
1/4 c Thai basil (optional)
2 T Thai Kitchen Fish sauce
Fresh red chiles, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:
Bring milk to simmer on medium heat. Stir in curry paste & sugar until well blended; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 mins. Stir in shrimp & veggies. Cook 3-5 mins or until shrimp turn pink & veggies are tender-crisp. Stir in basil & fish sauce. Serve with rice (a recipe for Thai Rice can be found here) Garnish with additional basil & chiles if desired.

Note: Thai basil has dark green leaves with purple stem and has a licorice flavor. If unavailable, substitute Italian basil.