Hazelnut Crusted Shrimp Italiano

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 tomato, 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 wine
• 8 ounces cook linguine

Recipe

• 1 on a plate,mix flour, parmesan, hazelnuts, salt and cayenne together (i use a pie plate).
• 2 in a bowl, mix eggs and milk.
• 3 dip shrimp in egg wash, then into flour mix being sure to coat well; shake off any excess.
• 4 in a large, heavy skillet, heat oil.
• 5 fry shrimp until just done, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• 6 remove shrimp from pan and place on paper towels to drain.
• 7 in same skillet, saute tomatoes, mushrooms, onion and garlic until mushrooms start to wilt (about 5 minutes).
• 8 add wine and basil.
• 9 allow to cook for 3-5 minutes.
• 10 place cooked linguini in a large bowl.
• 11 toss in tomato mixture.
• 12 top with shrimp.
• 13 sprinkle with parmesan and more basil if desired.