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February’s Recipe of the Month

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
CAL/SERV: 910
YIELDS: 4
PREP TIME: 0HOURS15MINS
TOTAL TIME: HOURS 25 MINS
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. fettuccine
3 tbsp. butter, divided
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. whole milk
1 egg yolk
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 tbsp. Chopped parsley, for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS
  1. Cook fettuccine according to the instructions on box, reserving a cup of pasta water to thicken the sauce, if needed.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook until pink and completely opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Into the pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until no longer raw, 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and milk, then whisk in egg yolk.  Bring to a low simmer and whisk in parmesan. When cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, add cooked pasta and shrimp, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Garnish with more parmesan and parsley.

January’s Recipe of the Month

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Ingredients

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8 ounces carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 3 large carrots)

6 ounces celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 5 large stalks)

1/4 small onion, peeled and root end intact

2 large sprigs parsley, plus 1/4 cup chopped leaves

2 large sprigs thyme

1 bay leaf

Kosher salt

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

6 ounces wide egg noodles (about 4 cups)

1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Toss the carrots and celery together in the slow cooker. Add the onion, sprigs parsley, thyme, bay leaf and 1 teaspoon salt.
Rub the chicken thighs all over, including under the skin, with 1 teaspoon salt total, and put them on top of the vegetables. Add the chicken broth. Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken and stir in the noodles.
While the noodles cook, remove and discard the chicken skin and bones and shred the chicken-it will mostly fall apart on its own. When the noodles are done, turn off the cooker, remove the parsley and thyme stems, and add the shredded chicken and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste, and add more lemon juice and salt as needed. Stir in a good amount of pepper and the chopped parsley, and serve hot.

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