what's for dinner: spicy shrimp & mushroom pasta

Because I don't have anything else to do, I thought I'd share one of our favorite recipes, Spicy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta, with you.  I first made this years ago when CJ and I were dating and I can't remember the source, but here it is anyway.  And I'll also mention that you might not normally pair these ingredients together, but it is good - promise.

Spicy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta

10-15 shrimp

olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 C. fresh mushrooms

Spaghetti or linguine, cooked

For the white sauce:

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

1/4 tsp. each salt & pepper (or to taste)

1/4 tsp. cayenne (or to taste)

1 1/2 - 2 C. milk

I really need to learn how to take more appetizing photos, right?

Directions:

Heat pan and pour in 1 Tbsp. olive oil.  Saute shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic until shrimp is no longer transparent (7-10 minutes).  Remove from heat and pour in white sauce.

For the sauce, cook butter and flour until butter is melted.  Cook 2 minutes longer.  Gradually add in milk.  Add salt and peppers to taste.

Enjoy!