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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp and pasta are made to go together. This Cajun shrimp pasta recipe is a perfect blend
of seasonings along with few to raise the heat level up. If your family is big on shrimp,
I would suggest that you add at least another 1/2 pound or maybe even double it to 2 pounds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined tail off
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cups Chicken Broth, low salt
- 2 cups diced Canned Tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup Green Onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Basil, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 lb. angel hair pasta, cooked
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Directions
- Cook your pasta till it is just al dente
- In a large pot over medium heat add the olive oil, add the green onions, saute for about 5 minutes
- Add the garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper and basil
- Cook for another 4 minutes
- Add the chicken broth, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, canned tomatoes, and Tabasco sauce
- Reduce heat and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until the liquid has reduced down
- While this is reducing, in another skillet over medium heat add the butter and the shrimp
- Saute them until they are cooked and have turned opaque
- Add the shrimp and butter to your large pot
- Add your cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, toss well
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste
Serves 4 to 6
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