Yummy New Recipe for Shrimp Lovers

I love love LOVE shrimp. The recipe I will share with you has all sorts of goodies, and is delicious. You may substitute the wine for something else. Here is the recipe :)

Grilled Shrimp Caprese Courtesy of Olive Garden

Ingredients
Marinated Tomatoes:
1 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, cored* and cut into 1” pieces
20 medium fresh basil leaves, stems removed and cut into 1” pieces
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine
11/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb capellini (angel hair) pasta, cooked according to package directions
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 lb 26/30 or 21/25 shrimp, peeled and deveined

*Chef’s Note: To preserve juices and seeds, use a pairing knife to remove just the top of the core on each tomato.
Procedures
Preheat broiler.

1.COMBINE tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a large bowl and blend thoroughly. Cover, set aside and marinate for at least 1 hour.

2.HEAT a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let melt. Stir in white wine and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce to desired consistency.

3.ADD cooked, drained pasta and marinated tomatoes to skillet. Stir to thoroughly coat pasta with sauce.

4.TRANSFER pasta and sauce to serving platter and top with mozzarella cheese.

5.GRILL or SAUTE shrimp until internal temperature reaches 150°F and set aside.

6.PLACE serving platter in broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

7.TOP pasta with cooked shrimp and serve.

When you wish upon a star

Dear Blog,
I promise I still love you, I have just been consumed by so many great things that I decided to wait to share them with you. So a couple of months ago I was on the verge of quitting my job, I was afraid that I would not be able to use my degree without any experience. So as I tried to fathom why I continued to stay, opportunities came knocking on my door. I was chosen out of 300+ people in my division to be put on a new team. It was what I had been asking heavenly father for all along. A new position that would allow my talents and passion for my students to be used to good use. When I heard the news, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I now find my self being able to balance and focus on things that are important. I truly feel that god has a plan for me, and for it I am grateful. There have been many sleepless nights and tears shed not knowing what I was going to do with my career. I still do not know the full extent of my opportunity but I do know it was placed there for good reason. I am beyond grateful for every blessing god has bestowed upon me. There has not been 1 prayer that he has not answered for me. I am a lucky girl :0

I am also happy to announce that I have been given a great opportunity. I will be added to the Orpheums preferred vendor's of photographers. Currently there are only 3 others vendors listed. There skill is immaculate and I am not there yet, but it is an honor to be placed on the list. I will forever be in debt to my dear friend Lexie. She has been great, referring clients to me and sharing my visions. Funny thing is that I have known her only a few months, and I feel that her and I are kindred spirits. I met her at a photo shoot I was doing, she came up to me introduced her self and said, " I want you to take my pictures!!" (with a look of excitement on her face). I stood there puzzled because she said it with such conviction as is she had seen my work and followed it. We exchanged contact information, she set up a photo shoot at the Orpheum and the rest was history. Thank you Lexie girl, we are like peas and carrots are your hubby says :0

On the 16th of this month it will be a year when I decided to pick up my camera and make it a hobby. In that year, I have learned so much. It makes me excited to know that I can be a part of making memories, I love digging down to the core and finding those emotions. When I see emotions on my pictures, it literally gives me goosebumps because I can almost feel what my clients are feeling. For it I am very grateful!!!

Thank you everyone that has been a part of my photography journey. Thank you for letting me a part of your lives and allowing me to capture it for you.

xoxo

Yadira