Shrimp Linguine

Photo: flickr user last.fm

Ingredients

12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced

8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti

1/2 cup butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

4 ounces canned mushrooms or ¼ lb. fresh mushrooms, diced

6 tablespoons Romano cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pepper, freshly ground parsley sprigs for garnish

Preparation

Cook linguine in rapidly boiling water for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water and set aside. Melt butter in 10 inch skillet. Add garlic, shrimp, and mushrooms; cook slowly in hot butter for 5 minutes. Add linguine to skillet. Sprinkle with cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss onto warm serving dish. Sprinkle with more cheese and garnish with sprigs of parsley.