Caribbean Pasta With Shrimp
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        raw medium shrimp
   4      cloves        garlic -- finely minced
     1/4  cup           minced shallots
   1      tablespoon    finely minced ginger
   3      tablespoons   flavorless cooking oil
   8      ounces        your favorite pasta
     1/2  cup           cilantro sprigs
                        sauce----
   1                    green bell pepper -- seeded
                        and chopped
   1 1/2  cups          seeded -- chopped ripe
                        -- tomatos
   2      teaspoons     curry powder
     1/2  teaspoon      allspice berries -- finely
                        crushed
     1/2  cup           chicken stock
     1/4  cup           grand marnier
   2      tablespoons   thin soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    light brown sugar
   2      teaspoons     corn starch
   1      teaspoon      caribbean or asian chile
                        sauce
 

Preparation:

Advance preparation: Shell, devein and split the shrimp lengthwise nearly in half, then refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, shallots, ginger and oil. In separate containers, set aside the pasta and cilantro, In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce, then refrigerate. Advance prep. can be done up to 8 hours before you begin. Final cooking steps: Chop the cilantro. Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil. Lightly salt the water; then cook the pasta according to instructions. When the pasta lose4s its rax texture but is still firm, remove from heat and drain. Meanwhile, place a 12 or 14 inch sauté‚pan over high heat. When hot, add the garlic-oil mixture. Sauté‚until the garlic begins to sizzle but has not browned. Stir the sauce, then pour into the sauté‚pan. Bring the sauce to a rapid boil and cook until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp. Stir and toss the shrimp until they turn pink and have just lost their raw interior, about 2 minutes. Immediately add the pasta. Stir and toss until evenly combined and well heated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, especially for salt. Transfer the pasta to a heated platter . Sprinkle on the cilantro and serve at once.