Shrimp, marinated in a seasoned butter mix for several hours, then sauteed and served over a bed of angel hair pasta
PREPARE shrimp (see note); PLACE shrimp in a storage container; SET aside.
In a small saucepan, MELT butter; STIR in garlic; lightly CRUSH the remaining seasonings (thyme, oregano, salt, paprika and both peppers) with a mortar and pestle; STIR into butter.
SPREAD butter mixture over shrimp; COVER container; REFRIGERATE at least eight hours.
COOK pasta according to package directions (typically about four minutes).
Meanwhile, in a hot skillet, COOK shrimp and marinade until shrimp is barely pink; STIR in whipping cream.
REMOVE shrimp from stove; POUR over hot pasta.
Serve with freshly ground paremsan cheese and black pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs or snipped chives.
For shrimp, use fresh or fresh frozen. Size is not critical--large or medium works fine. Peel and devein shrimp first; cut into approximately 1/2" chunks.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1054 Calories; 70g Fat (60.0% calories from fat); 37g Protein; 69g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 398mg Cholesterol; 853mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 14 Fat.