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Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This wonderful spicy shrimp and pasta dish is delicious, easy and elegant. Very spicy - add Cajun seasoning to suit your tastes.
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked orecchiette
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped shallot
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup diced plum tomato
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup baby spinach
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until almost al dente; drain.
3. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
4. Stir in shallots, garlic, and green onion.
5. Season with Cajun seasoning and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes.
6. Mix in wine, tomatoes, and shrimp.
7. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque.
8. Mix in the pasta and spinach, cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com