Linguine with Spicy Shrimp |
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The combo of Cajun seasoning and ground red pepper really packs a punch of heat in this dish, but the creamy sauce takes the edge off. Decrease the ground red pepper or simply omit it for a milder version of the dish. Serve with sliced French bread. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked linguine |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup finely chopped onion |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 plum tomatoes, chopped |
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp |
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place pasta in a large bowl; keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning, red pepper, and salt. Add shrimp mixture to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp are almost done; remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half. Pour shrimp mixture over pasta; toss. Sprinkle with parsley.
3. Wine note: Linguine with Spicy Shrimp combines peppery heat with a creamy sauce, making a fuller-bodied white a good partner. Little Penguin Chardonnay 2008 ($6), from Australia, has tropical and pear fruit, with just a bit of sweetness and refreshing acidity. -Jeffery Lindenmuth
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