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Shrimp Scampi Tetrazzini

The supremely creamy sauce of tetrazzini is baked together with the sharp flavors of garlic and lemon from shrimp scampi for a ridiculously good mashup casserole.

Ingredients:

  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, 2 minced and 2 finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails removed
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the shallots, minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the wine and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until reduced completely, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter until melted, then sprinkle in the flour and stir until well combined with the vegetables. Slowly pour in the cream, then add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened and no longer has a floury taste, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the pasta and cheese and toss until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, microwave the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Stir 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the panko in a small bowl; set aside. Toss the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with the shrimp, grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper in a medium bowl. Scatter the shrimp evenly over top of the pasta, then sprinkle with the panko mixture.
  • Bake until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the topping is slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before sprinkling with the parsley.