Welcome…again…!

Hey everybody. :) Welcome to my virtual kitchen. I posted a welcome message earlier today but I think I erased it in attempts to post my first recipe. I am a first time blogger so please bear with me. LoL.

After numerous recipe requests and suggestions to post my pretty food pictures from some friends, I have made Keeva's Kitchen a "thing". As I get started, I will post some older pictures and recipes as well as anything new that I try that's blog-worthy.

Stay tuned and get ready to *nom*.

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Shrimp Scampi

1lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 package of mini penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp italian seasoning 
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup of white wine (i used moscato)
lemon juice (like 4 squirts)
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
grated parmesan cheese
1 green onion (optional)

Bring a pot of water to a boil (make sure you add a little evoo to your water). Once the water comes to a boil put in the pasta. Cook until al dente. In a skillet, on medium heat add butter and olive oil cook until butter is melted (about 1 minute). Then add the lemon pepper seasoning, italian seasoning, garlic and red pepper flakes. Let this marry for a few minutes and make sure that the butter and garlic do not burn!

Add white wine to the pan and stir. Let the wine cook out of the dish about 5 minutes then add shrimp. Cover and cook on medium for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle the fresh parsley in the pan, sprinkle a little grated parmesan cheese and mix everything well. Remove the pan from the heat. Serve. Nom. 

Photo Cred: The Keeva's Kitchen iPhone 5

Original Recipe:
http://www.katiescucina.com/2013/02/shrimp-scampi-over-linguini/