Fiery Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 - cup butter
• 2 - cloves garlic, minced
• 1 - teaspoon crushed Szechwan peppercorns
• 1 - teaspoon hot chili oil
• 1/4 - cup chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1-1/2 - pounds raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 45 to 60 shrimp)
• 5 - wooden skewers (6-inch) soaked in water for several hours or metal skewers
• 2 - Tablespoons olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 - pound angel hair or vermicelli pasta, cooked
• 1/3 - cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In small saucepan, combine butter, garlic, peppercorns, and chili oil. 
2. Over low heat, simmer until butter is melted and garlic begins to sizzle. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
3. Thread shrimp on four or five skewers. Brush shrimp with olive oil and place shrimp in center of cooking grate. 
4. Grill 4 to 5 minutes until pink and just opaque (turning once halfway through grilling time). Do not overcook.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with butter mixture, hot pasta, and cheese. 
7. Serve hot.