Langostinos!

Things have been a bit lean for me recently, but my luck has changed! I didn't win the lottery, but I am no longer choosing between necessities ... I can even afford a few wants on top of my needs!  I feel like I have been cooking the same few dishes over and over again - the overlap of the Venn diagram of nutritionally sound meals and affordable meals is ... limited. For the first time in nearly a year I can cook according to whim instead of wallet.

I noticed langostinos in the store circular ... they may be on sale this week, but a week ago would have been out of reach of my budget. I haven't used langostinos in years - just kind of forgot about them I guess. But the other night I mentioned they were on sale to Scott and he made one of his happy/yum groans - the man speaks volumes in a single grunt! LOL So I know he will be just as happy as I am with tonight's dinner: Langostinos over linguine with roast asparagus!

Langostinos

3 T butter
3 T olive oil
5 cloves of garlic - minced
1 sm/md shallot - minced
8 oz package of frozen cooked langostinos - thawed
1/3 C dry white wine - pinot Giorgio is nice
1/4 C fresh parsley
Salt, pepper and parmesan to taste

Melt butter and oil together, add garlic and shallots and sautee until soft.  Add plantations and wine and cook until warmed through - 2-3 minutes. Add parsley, cut heat and serve over linguine.