Description
Cayenne Cream Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering shrimp pasta dish that is not only delicious, but also quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn, plus more for garnish
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Start a large pot of water boiling for the pasta.
- Melt the butter in a deep sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the red bell pepper strips and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cayenne pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- While the peppers sauté, drop the pasta in the boiling water. Be sure to salt the water.
- Pour the chicken stock into the pepper mixture. Cover. Allow the peppers soften for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream, then gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce.
- Once the shrimp have turned slightly pink, but are not fully cooked, transfer the al dente pasta directly from the pot to the sauce, tossing to coat. The shrimp will continue cooking.
- Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Timing is everything to ensure this shrimp pasta recipe comes out perfectly.
- Start boiling the pasta after you start sautéing the peppers to ensure the pasta is al dente when transferring to the sauce.
- Try not to overcook the shrimp. Add the pasta directly from the pot as the shrimp start to turn pink. The shrimp will continue cooking in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American/Seafood