Recipe 10- SPANISH FIDEOS with SHRIMP

4 servings; 30 minutes total to prep/cook

NEEDED:
-Salt.
-1 pound thin egg noodles (fideos), broken into 2-inch pieces.
-1/4 cup extra-virgin olive-oil (EVOO).
-1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped.
-1 bunch scallions, chopped (like green onions).
-4 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped.
-1 pound medium shrimp- peeled, deveined and chopped.
-2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a couple of generous handfuls).
-1/3 cup dry sherry.
-1/4 cup soy sauce.
-Hot pepper sauce.
-1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted.

DIRECTIONS:
-Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the noodles and cook until al dente (cooked until firm). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
-In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 4 turns of the pan (so it heats evenly), over medium-high heat until rippling. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.
-Add the noodles to the shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Add the parsley, sherry, soy sauce and a little hot sauce. Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water. Top with the nuts.






(I couldn't find an actual photo of the dish itself cuz it's in a magazine...- but here's pics of the shrimp, noodles... in a ball..., scallions, and red pepper)


PS- I have a treat for you guyysssssss on VALENTINE'S DAY! woo!