Debbies Spicy Shrimp And Pasta Food

SPICY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm.
• Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large electric skillet set on medium temperature.
• Add onions and garlic to skillet; saute until tender.
• Stir in cajun or creole seasoning; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Stir in shrimp and saute until barely pink.
• Add heavy cream; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in linguine, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper, cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated.
• Stir in parsley; serve immediately.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINI

Steps:

• For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

SHRIMP SCAMPI AND PASTA WITH HERB BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Bring a 6- to 8-quart soup pot of generously salted water to a boil.
• For the topping: In a large stainless steel skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted and slightly browned but not burned. Add the breadcrumbs. Using a wooden spoon, stir the breadcrumbs to coat with the brown butter, and toast until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chives, oregano and lemon zest. Season to taste and set aside.
• For the pasta: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until shimmering. Season the shrimp all over with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook for 1 minute. Turn and cook 1 more minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
• Add the garlic and shallot to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice, pepper flakes and oregano and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter piece by piece, thoroughly incorporating each piece before adding the next. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Add the shrimp back to the pan and simmer until completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Add the capellini to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and transfer the capellini to a colander to drain. Toss the capellini with the shrimp and parsley, adding some of the pasta water if necessary to keep it moist. Transfer to a large serving bowl or into small bowls as individual servings.
• Top with herb breadcrumbs.

DEBBIE'S SPICY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
• Drain well reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
• When pasta is almost done cooking, sprinkle about one tablespoon of olive oil in a cold nonstick.
• Turn heat on to medium high let pan warm for a minute or two. You want the pan to just be warm when you hold your hand over the surface.
• Add the shrimp, garlic, onion, lemon zest, and pepper flakes (or jalapeno) and cook stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Shrimp will just start to turn opaque but not yet pink.
• Add tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Add in the 1 cup reserved pasta water.
• Taste sauce and adjust seasonings to your taste.
• Spoon over drained pasta and garnish with fresh black pepper and grated parmesan cheese.

SPICY SHRIMP AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 12 by 8-inch pan or glass dish with butter.
• Combine the eggs, half-and-half, yogurt, Swiss and feta cheeses, parsley, basil, and oregano in a large bowl, mixing until thoroughly blended.
• Spread 1/2 of the cooked pasta evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Cover the pasta with the salsa.
• Add 1/2 of the shrimp and then cover it with Monterey Jack.
• Add the remaining pasta and shrimp.
• Spread the egg mixture over top of the casserole.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

PASTA WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same pot.
• Add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper.
• Sauté until shallots are soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add canned tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Mix in basil.
• Return shrimp and any juices to sauce; stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite.
• Drain.
• Add pasta to sauce.
• Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to bowl; top with cheese.

SPICY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, blend 1 can tomatoes, adobo sauce, garlic, oregano and cumin in blender until smooth; set aside. Drain remaining can of tomatoes; discard liquid. Slice peppers. Cook and stir half the shrimp in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Return all shrimp to skillet. Add drained tomatoes, peppers and olives; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Stir in prepared tomato sauce. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 2 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture along with the shredded cheese; cook 3 min. or until cheese is completely melted and shrimp mixture is heated through, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

BUTTERY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Have pasta ready.
• In lg skillet, heat butter; add shrimp and garlic.
• Saute 4 minutes, remove shrimp from skillet.
• Add half and half.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add shrimp, basil, cheese, pepper and pepper flakes.
• Pour sauce into a bowl; add pasta and toss well.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. In the last three minutes add green beans. Drain all together.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the broth, onion, garlic, red pepper (if using fresh), thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Whisk into the broth mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and begins to boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp (along with snow peas and roasted red peppers if you opt for the original recipe). Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is heated through.
• Toss the pasta and bean mixture with sauce, season to taste with kosher salt, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.