GLAZE's Recipe

Shrimp and Fettuccine

Category: Recipes

I've always made this for my family and they really enjoy it.

8 ounces spinach fettuccins
3 or 4 greenonions, included tops,chopped
2 1/2 cups cooked,cleaned shrimp ( see note)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms(see note)
Sliced ripe olives to taste
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (2/3 cup), drained
Sauce (recipe follows)
1 (12 ounce)package shredded Cheddar Cheese Parsley and paprika for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook fettuccinje according to package directiopns. Drain and toss with chopped onin while hot. Arrange fettuccine and onions in a 13-by-9-2-inch casserole dish. Top fettuccine with layers of shrimp, mushrooms,olivesand water chestnuts.et aside.

Prepare sauce and pour over layers in casserole. Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Note: Recipe tested with fresh mushrooms that were lightly sauteed,then drained. As a shortcut use cooked shrimp, purchased at a supermarket seafood counter.

Variation: Boned,cooked chicken can be used instead of shrimp.

Sauce

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can comdensed mushroom soupo
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream ( canuse nonfat)
1 cup mayonnaise ( can use light)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoon sherry

In a large bowl, combine condeensed soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestshire and sherry, mix well and use as directed above.

Paula Tallant