Best 4 Romanos Macaroni Grill Shrimp Portofino Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with Romano's Macaroni Grill Shrimp Portofino, a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp, creamy Alfredo sauce, and tender angel hair pasta. This popular dish from the renowned Macaroni Grill restaurant chain features plump shrimp sautéed in a flavorful white wine sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked angel hair pasta, and enveloped in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. Served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, Romano's Shrimp Portofino offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses.

The article provides two variations of this classic dish: the original Romano's Shrimp Portofino recipe and a simplified version for those short on time. Both recipes are meticulously detailed, ensuring that home cooks of all skill levels can recreate this restaurant-quality meal in their own kitchens. Additionally, the article offers a comprehensive list of ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as you explore the delectable flavors of Romano's Shrimp Portofino. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, this article equips you with the knowledge and guidance to create this exquisite dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP PORTOFINO



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This is a great recipe - the lemon-butter sauce, also known as a blur-blanc sauce, is amazing! You can use it with rice recipes that include shrimp, chicken, or beef with vegetables. If you do not like spinach - leave it out. I have to when making this dish for my niece Kelsey. Blanched broccoli is a great substitute - some...

Provided by Jim Frigyes

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp pine nuts
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
16 Tbsp (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces.
1 1/2 tsp minced, shallot
1 1/2 tsp minced, garlic
1/4 c lemon juice (fresh is always best)
1/4 c dry white wine (only wine you would drink)
1/2 c heavy cream
salt & pepper to taste
SAUTEED SHRIMP MIXTURE
2 Tbsp real butter
1-4 Tbsp minced, garlic
1 1/2 c mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 c baby spinach leaves
1 lb capellini (angel hair) pasta, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • 1. Do ahead: Toast the pine nuts. Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the whole nuts & toast, stirring often. When the nuts are fragrant with a light brown color, remove them from the heat & the pan. This should take only a couple of minutes. Let the pine nuts cool on a plate or paper towels before using.
  • 2. Make the lemon-butter sauce in a medium saucepan. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and saute the shallot and garlic until they are translucent and soft ... *do not let the vegetables or the butter brown. Add the lemon juice & white wine & reduce by half, then add the heavy cream & reduce again by half. Season with salt & pepper, then add the remaining 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) butter, whisking it in, piece by piece, over very low heat.
  • 3. To cook the shrimp, melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet & saute the garlic until soft. Add the mushrooms, saute for a minute or two, then add the shrimp; cook until they are pink.
  • 4. Add the spinach by gently folding it in (it just needs to be wilted, not cooked all the way through). Add the toasted pine nuts.
  • 5. To serve, place the pasta on warmed plates with the shrimp mixture on the side or tossed into the pasta. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the pasta, & drizzle a little over the shrimp - if tossing with the pasta add lemon butter sauce to pasta then toss the shrimp mixture into pasta.

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL SHRIMP PORTOFINO



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A copycat recipe for Macaroni Grill. I crave this dish sometimes. Serve this over pasta or rice....we prefer pasta.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 medium mushrooms
2 teaspoons garlic
1/2 cup butter, melted
12 -16 large shrimp, cleaned
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
4 lemon slices
2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the mushrooms and 2 tsp garlic and saute until almost tender,about 5-7 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and saute until the shrimp is cooked, about 3 minute Do NOT overcook!
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the lemon slices and parsley.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve over pasta or rice, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4, Fat 47.2, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 186.4, Sodium 520.5, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 16.6

MACARONI GRILL'S SHRIMP PORTOFINO RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by rossboys

Number Of Ingredients 15

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, cut in half
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons roasted pine nuts
6 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
6 cups cooked vermicelli pasta
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shallots, minced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 sticks salted butter, cut in tablespoons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash spinach and remove stems before drying leaves between paper towels. Set aside. Spread pine nuts over bottom of sheet pan and place pan in oven on top rack. Roast until golden brown, approximately 2 to 4 min. Remove from oven and set aside. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Prepare lemon butter sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Saute shallots and garlic until translucent. Add white wine and reduce slightly more than 1/2, whisking occasionally. Add cream and reduce by 1/2. Add lemon juice and reduce by 1/2. Add white pepper. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining butter 2 tablespoons at a time, whisking continuously after each addition to completely incorporate butter. Continue to simmer, whisking until sauce just coats spoon. In large skillet over med-high heat, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and saute until garlic is translucent. Stir in mushrooms, shrimp, and pine nuts. Saute several minutes or until shrimp are done and show color. Remove skillet from heat and gently stir in spinach. Place warm pasta on plate with shrimp mixture to the side. Pour lemon sauce over pasta, permitting a bit of sauce onto shrimp. Enjoy!

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL - SHRIMP PORTOFINO



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This is a copy of the original recipe from Ramano's Macaroni Grill. It was made by MG on a local TV station a few years ago and posted on the show's website. Enjoy! (in small portions)

Provided by Enormus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 cup white mushroom, sliced
20 large shrimp, de-veined and tails removed
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 cups Baby Spinach, fresh
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup white wine
1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • In a large, pre-heated skillet, add olive oil, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms and garlic start to brown.
  • Add shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until shrimp turn white.
  • Add spinach, lemon juice and white wine to sauté pan. Stir until all ingredients are mixed together well. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a boil and stir for 3 minutes while boiling.
  • Remove from heat, add pasta and stir until pasta is hot and all ingredients are mixed well.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that is deveined and peeled.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Serve the shrimp over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Romano's Macaroni Grill Shrimp Portofino is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. The dish is then served over pasta, rice, or vegetables. With its simple ingredients and elegant presentation, Romano's Macaroni Grill Shrimp Portofino is sure to impress your guests.

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