Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair, Ratatouille, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (and really good wine)

[indaswamp]

Dinner night tonight with my friends....

First thing was to open the red we were to sip while cooking and enjoying the Bruschetta...(really excellent bottle)

I was craving stuffed mushrooms so added those to the menu last minute for an appetizer. Here we go...
Sauteed the veggies down in butter, then added the crab, sherry, and herb.

Cooked for a few minutes, then added the Italian bread crumbs. Stuffed in the mushroom caps, basted with butter, Sherry and white wine and baked 450*F for 15 minutes...

Yum!!


Next, got the ratatouille going.

Once it was simmering, we sat down for the appetizer mushrooms...

Recipe is here:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/ratatouille-5658876

Served in Au Gratin dishes...We added Parmesan cheese on top at the table.

Now the main course. This cooks super fast. less than 15 minutes. Saute' the shrimp in olive oil with garlic until the shrimp are just pink, then add the fresh herbs- basil, oregano, parsley...

Add the white wine and lemon juice, finish with butter, adjust seasoning, drain the pasta and plate...

Served the an Italian Inama Soave Classico White Wine.

Very good wine. The entire dinner was fantastic!

 

[Culinary Otter]

You had me at ratatouille, and that looks top notch.

The wine took it to the next level.

 

[indaswamp]

You had me at ratatouille, and that looks too notch.

The wine took it to the next level.

Thanks CO! The ratatouille was off the charts! It was the perfect compliment to the Scampi. T'was a great food night for a super taster!!!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Oh Lord! Thats pretty awesome!

 

[Steve H]

Wow! Amazing looking meal!!

 

[sawhorseray]

What a treat for the fortunate attendees, outstanding effort Keith, a masterpiece! RAY

 

[jaxgatorz]

All of that looks amazing !!

 

[normanaj]

Your friends must've left happy after consuming that spread!

 

[JLeonard]

How do I get on the friends list!?!?! Holy cow, that is a great looking meal!

Jim

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

All looks delicious. I just had ratatouille a couple days ago but had it with grilled sausages. We slice up the veggies instead of dicing like you did and stack them horizontally in a dish. Stuffed mushrooms may have to be on the menu here soon.

 

[indaswamp]

Oh Lord! Thats pretty awesome!

Thanks Brain!

Wow! Amazing looking meal!!

Thank you Steve!

What a treat for the fortunate attendees, outstanding effort Keith, a masterpiece! RAY

Thanks Ray. Definitely a home run meal.

All of that looks amazing !!

Thanks Jax!

Your friends must've left happy after consuming that spread!

Indeed! Thanks Norm!

How do I get on the friends list!?!?! Holy cow, that is a great looking meal!

Jim

LOL! Thanks Jim. I enjoy really great food, and I like to share it with other who do the same.

All looks delicious. I just had ratatouille a couple days ago but had it with grilled sausages. We slice up the veggies instead of dicing like you did and stack them horizontally in a dish. Stuffed mushrooms may have to be on the menu here soon.

Thanks IIDSI, ratatouille is an underrated dish, but when done right and served when the veggies are just tender....Wow! Total flavor bomb!

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome meal ind.

Warren

 

[chilerelleno]

Give this man a Michelin star
What a fantastic meal, those shrimps look so good and those shrooms too.

 

[indaswamp]

Awesome meal ind.

Warren

Thank you Warren.

Give this man a Michelin star
What a fantastic meal, those shrimps look so good and those shrooms too.

Wow...high compliment my friend! I highly recommend you cook this being as you live on the coast.

 

[Culinary Otter]

I love this forum because every post I see as a challenge. Members elevate members. Your ratatouille crushes the best I've ever made. I literally have never felt the need to make the Thomas Keller version until now.

 

[JLinza]

Man that looks great, straight to the recliner to complain about how I ate to much, after a meal like that lol.

 

[civilsmoker]

All day long!!! Well Done!

 

[dons2346]

You got me with the stuffed shrooms. A 11 out of a 10

 

[indaswamp]

Man that looks great, straight to the recliner to complain about how I ate to much, after a meal like that lol.

Thank you JLinza! I declined dessert because I was so full!

All day long!!! Well Done!

Thanks civil!

You got me with the stuffed shrooms. A 11 out of a 10

Thank you don!

 

[gmc2003]

Looks great Keith, we're having shrimp tomorrow night. Thanks for the idea.

Point for sure
Chris