Dinner For President Obama Michelles Shrimp With Linguine Food

LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the directions on the box. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the lemon juice, white wine, and the reserved cup water to the skillet. Let simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half. Salt and saute the asparagus. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir in the parsley. Add the drained linguini to the shrimp mixture, tossing to combine. Add asparagus and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
• Meanwhile, in another large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
• When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.

SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Begin by adding 1 pound of linguine pasta to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook al dente.
• In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a large pan. Bring the heat to medium-high.
• Once you hear the butter sizzle, add 6 finely minced garlic cloves. Quickly stir for about 10-15 seconds.
• Pick the heat up to high and add 2 pounds of large raw shrimp that have been peeled and deveined.
• Mix the shrimp around for about 5-6 minutes or until they are fully cooked through. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
• Then pour in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir for about 1 minute.
• Drain your cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Turn the heat off and add 1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley on top.

GARLIC SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; add wine, cheese, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Increase heat to medium high and add shrimp to saucepan; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Do not overcook.
• Divide pasta into portions and spoon sauce on top; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

DINNER FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA: MICHELLE'S SHRIMP WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Remove shells from shrimp and place them in hot chicken broth.
• Devein and clean shrimp.
• Thinly slice garlic [in this dish, the more garlic, the better].
• Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
• Note that it is important NOT to overcook the pasta!
• In a large frying pan, heat the 1 T of olive oil on high heat. Saute the sliced garlic until it begins to brown slightly.
• Add the shrimp and cook until they just begin to turn pink. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook over medium heat for a minute.
• Add the linguine and stir until the whole mixture is thoroughly blended.
• Strain chicken broth to remove shells and slowly add some to the noodles and shrimp to remove any browned stuff stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the dish stand for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
• Sprinkle the sliced basil on top before serving.

SHRIMP AND GRITS -- ONE OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FAVORITES

Steps:

• Combine the shrimp with the lemon juice and a few generous splashes of hot pepper sauce (or less, to taste). Let sit while you begin the grits and gravy.
• Prepare the grits in a large heavy saucepan, first bringing 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits a few handfuls at a time. (They will bubble up initially.) When you have added all the grits, reduce the heat to a very low simmer and cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally at first and more frequently toward the end.
• While the grits simmer, get the gravy underway. Fry the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in the onion, green pepper and garlic, and continue cooking until the onion and pepper are limp, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions, sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir, and continue sauteeing for 5 minutes longer. Stir in the stock and remaining salt, and cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat while you finish the grits.
• When the grits are thick and creamy, stir in the butter, followed by the cheese. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce and additional salt if you like. Cover the grits while you finish the gravy.
• Return the gravy to medium heat and stir in the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, mounding the grits in large shallow bowls or on plates, and covering them with shrimp and gravy.