Chipotle Shrimp or Scallop Scampi With Fettuccine

This is a restaurant-quality dish that takes little time to prepare and can be made using either shrimps or scallops or 1 pound of both! You can use spaghetti in place of the fettuccine if desired. You can also increase the amount of shrimp or scallops. Serve this with garlic bread, Kittencal's Parmesan Garlic Bread or Garlic Toast or #152138...sooooooo good!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (or use scallops)
• 1 -2  tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped shallots
• 2  tablespoons  fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
•  salt
•  black pepper, lots
• 1  lb fettuccine, cooked
•  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Saute the chopped chipotle peppers, shallots (if using) and garlic in oil for about 2 minutes.
2. Add in uncooked shrimp; cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp is pink; remove the mixture to a bowl, cover to keep warm and set aside.
3. To the skillet add in the wine, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce; cook for 4 minutes over medium-high heat.
4. Return the shrimp mixture back to the skillet, then add in butter and lemon juice; cook for about 2 minutes or until heated through and combined.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Place the cooked fettuccine in a large serving platter or dish; Place the shrimp mixture on top of the pasta; toss to combine.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.