Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 bunch scallion
  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
  • 4 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Shell and devein the shrimp. Slice the mushrooms and coarsely chop the scallions.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, parsley, anchovy paste, mustard and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the mushrooms and garlic and stir-fry until the mushrooms are almost limp, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the shrimp, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry until shrimp turn pink about 2 minutes longer.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander. Add the hot pasta to the beaten egg mixture and toss to cook the egg as well as coat the pasta. Add the shrimp-vegetable mixture and toss to distribute evenly. Serve hot.