Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

Directions

Shell, devein and split the shrimp lengthwise nearly in half, then refrigerate.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, shallots, ginger and oil.

In separate containers, set aside the pasta and cilantro, In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce, then refrigerate.

Advance prep. can be done up to 8 hours before you begin.

Final cooking steps: Chop the cilantro.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil.

Lightly salt the water; then cook the pasta according to instructions.

When the pasta loses its rax texture but is still firm, remove from heat and drain.

Meanwhile, place a 12 or 14 inch sauté pan over high heat.

When hot, add the garlic-oil mixture. Sauté until the garlic begins to sizzle but has not browned.

Stir the sauce, then pour into the sauté pan.

Bring the sauce to a rapid boil and cook until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the shrimp. Stir and toss the shrimp until they turn pink and have just lost their raw interior, about 2 minutes.

Immediately add the pasta. Stir and toss until evenly combined and well heated.

Taste and adjust the seasonings, especially for salt.

Transfer the pasta to a heated platter .

Sprinkle on the cilantro and serve at once.