This year I turned the big 25. I am still in denial and want to be about 22 again. I just feel SO old being 25. I know I am not “old” but man that sounds like a big number, and to be 25 married with a child. WOW!
I guess my taste have changed in 25 years. I am not a seafood person and don’t like chinese. This year I requested Adam make me a seafood dish and that we go to PF Changs. Both were amazing!! Adam made this dish with no questions asked, he did use dried herbs and used the amount called for so it was a little over herby but otherwise EXCELLENT dish.
Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce (From: Food Network)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup clam juice (I hate clams so he used a little chicken broth instead)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.
Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
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If you feel old turning 25, wait till you turn 29. It didn’t have much affect on me, but when I think about being this close to 30, it feels old.