Shrimp Tetrazzini

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Shrimp Tetrazzini to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Shrimp Tetrazzini, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 ounces shrimp, shelled and
• deveined
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Over a medium-low heat melt butter in a medium saucepan

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add onion to melted butter and stir until onion is soft

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Add shrimp and mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes stirring often

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Remove shrimp mixture from saucepan, place in a medium size bowl and set aside

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Remove saucepan from heat