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Seafood Alternatives: scallops, salmon strips To make the blue cheese sauce, combine the onion, oil, garlic and sugar in a medium saucepan.
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Cook, stirring, over medium heat till the onion is tender and golden brown, 3 to 5 min.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the blue cheese till nearly melted.
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Cover to keep hot and set aside.
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Bring 3 qts of water to a boil in a large pan over high heat.
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Stir in the pasta and boil uncovered till tender, 8 to 12 min.
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While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp.
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Heat the oil in a wok or possibly large frying pan over high heat.
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Add in the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, till nearly pink, about 1 1/2 min.
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Stir in the garlic, butter, and Tabasco and cook till the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 1 1/2 min longer.
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Take from the heat and stir in the paprika; set aside.
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Drain the pasta well and put it in a large bowl.
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Stir in the hot blue cheese sauce.
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Gently fold in 2 Tbsp.
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of the chives.
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Spoon the pasta onto individual plates and sprinkle with remaining chives.
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Top with the shrimp and sauce and serve.
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This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Comments: Here's a new twist on the ever popular Buffalo wings - fiery warm chicken wings served with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
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Buttery and spicy stir-fried shrimp bask on a bed of pasta tossed in blue cheese sauce.
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A touch of sugar in the sauce cuts the tanginess of the blue cheese, but you can omit it if desired.
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This flavorful dish would be perfectly paired with a large platter of fresh fruit or possibly clusters of grapes to cut the heat.
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A crisp fruity wine will do nicely, too.
