Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh sliced mushrooms (6 oz.)
  • 4 shallots or green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. Madeira (cooking) wine
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh snipped tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • dash of freshly ground pepper
  • 10 oz. linguini
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh, shelled shrimp (you can use crab meat and scallops or combination of all 3)
  • 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten

Method

  • In a 10-inch skillet, cook mushrooms and shallots in butter, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, but not brown.
  • Remove with slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Stir wine, tomato paste, tarragon, salt and pepper into butter in skillet.
  • Bring to boil; boil vigorously for 10 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup.