Savory Shrimp Over Pasta Food

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

THE BEST CAJUN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil. Then add the chicken and cooked completely. Turn occasionally to cook all sides. Cook until the water starts to dissolve. Once the water has almost dissolve add 1 tbsp. of Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp. Continue cooking until shrimp is cooked completely.
• Remove the shrimp and chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the onions, add the minced garlic cloves, garlic, and peppers
• Reduce the heat to low temperature. Add creamer, water, parsley flakes. Bring to boil. While whisking or stirring, add 1 tbsp. flour. Add the pasta, Toss to combine. Add in the remaining 1 tbsp. cajun seasoning, meat and shrimp. Toss to combine. Then add 1 tsp. kosher salt. Toss again and cover and bring to simmer for 5 minutes on low heat until pasta is completely cook. Top with Parmesan Cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

CREOLE SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry with paper towel
• Sprinkle one tablespoon of Creole seasoning over shrimp; set aside
• In a large stockpot, add oil, chopped onions, celery and bell peppers; cook for 5-8 minutes, or until onions become translucent; add garlic to mixture; combine well
• Add tomatoes, water, paprika and bay leaves to stockpot; bring to boil
• Using a potato masher, mash down the tomatoes; reduce heat to medium low, cover and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes begin to thicken
• In a separate pan, bring water to boil for pasta
• Add seasoned shrimp to tomato mixture; cover;
• Continue to cook pasta according to directions; drain pasta and plate
• Spoon shrimp and Creole sauce over cooked pasta; garnish with parsley and serve

SAVORY SHRIMP & SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Cut 4 strips of thick cut bacon into small pieces. In a large non-stick or cast iron skillet, cook bacon until crisp, remove from pan. Drain on paper towel.
• Add 2 Tbps of extra virgin olive oil to the pan drippings (if you want to cut the fat, remove the pan drippings). Add in your diced onions, red peppers, and celery. Saute until tender. Stir in petite diced tomatoes and minced garlic.
• Season peeled and deveined shrimp with your favorite Creole Seasoning. I love Tony' Chachere's or South Creole Foods. Add to mixture and cook until a C is formed or shrimp turn pink.
• Boil salted water with 1 Tbsp. of EVOO. Add angel hair pasta and stir briskly to prevent clumping. Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly, so don't walk away! Cook al dente.
• Place cooked pasta into your skillet with your vegetables and stir with a pasta fork.
• Add in 2 Tbsp. of Knorr's chicken stock and white wine. Add in cooked shrimp, crisp bacon. Simmer for about 2 min. Then add in washed and drained fresh spinach leaves. Stir the spinach in until wilted.
• Top with slivers of green onion.Voila! Now serve this easy Savory Shrimp & Spinach Pasta to your guest with a side of garlic bread! This dish pairs well with a glass of Butter Chardonay. Tres bien!

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
• Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
• Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, crushed garlic, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
• Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
• Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
• Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
• Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Allow the cream to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
• Toss the creamy sauce and shrimp with cooked pasta of your choice and a splash of the reserved pasta water and serve scattered with fresh parsley and oregano (optional).

SAVORY SHRIMP OVER WILD RICE

Steps:

• Prepare the wild rice according to the package directions. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, paprika, pepper, salt, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet until hot. Add the shrimp and cook on medium heat for 30 seconds. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, and cook for an additional 45 seconds or until the shrimp are opaque, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve over 1/4 cup of the wild rice.