Hazelnut Crusted Shrimp Italiano - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and butterflied
    1/4 cup flour
    1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped very fine
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 tablespoon milk
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup mushroom
    1 small onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
    3/4 cup white wine
    8 ounces cook linguine
Preparation
    On a plate,mix flour, parmesan, hazelnuts, salt and cayenne together (I use a pie plate).
    In a bowl, mix eggs and milk.
    Dip shrimp in egg wash, then into flour mix being sure to coat well; shake off any excess.
    In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil.
    Fry shrimp until just done, about 4 to 5 minutes.
    Remove shrimp from pan and place on paper towels to drain.
    In same skillet, saute tomatoes, mushrooms, onion and garlic until mushrooms start to wilt (about 5 minutes).
    Add white wine and basil.
    Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes.
    Place cooked linguini in a large bowl.
    Toss in tomato mixture.
    Top with shrimp.
    Sprinkle with parmesan and more basil if desired.

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