3 Course Meal Recipe: Tomato & Mozzarella Salad, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine & Chocolate Mousse

Appetizer: Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate.
2. Sprinkle chopped basil over the top.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Main Course: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients:

• 1 lb linguine
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook linguine according to package instructions.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
5. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
6. Toss linguine with the shrimp mixture.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Dessert: Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

• 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler over low heat.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow.
3. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
4. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold in the whipped cream and egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
6. Pour the mousse mixture into individual serving dishes.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.