Dinner For Two, Please James! Recipe

Name: Dinner For Two, Please James!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped medium to coarse; 2 -3 large roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/2 lemon, juice of; black pepper, from mill to taste; 1 tablespoon dry tarragon; 1 tablespoon grated oregano; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 ounces pasta, of your choice; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 -4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped medium to coarse
2 -3 large roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
black pepper, from mill to taste
1 tablespoon dry tarragon
1 tablespoon grated oregano
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red wine
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces pasta, of your choice
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
2
Add garlic slices stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Add chopped onion and stir until clarified.
4
Add chopped tomatoes with their juice; return garlic to mixture. Squeeze lemon juice by hand into mixture.
5
Bring to a slow simmer and mix well.
6
Add tarragon, oregano and parmesan cheese. Grind pepper from mill, to taste.
7
Add red wine. Cover and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Uncover and allow to simmer until liquid is reduced to half.
8
Add shrimp and cook uncovered until pink.
9
In the meantime boil water to cook pasta al dente.
10
Drain pasta and set aside -- When shrimp is pink, add pasta to sauce and mix well to coat.
11
Divide pasta between two plates, spoon sauce and shrimps over noodles, and enjoy.
12
Open another bottle of wine, and smile. :).

526

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, chopped medium to coarse, 2 -3 large roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Dinner For Two, Please James! falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dinner For Two, Please James!

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