CAJUN SHRIMP ORECCHIETTE

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This wonderful spicy shrimp and pasta dish is delicious, easy and elegant. Very spicy - add Cajun seasoning to suit your tastes.

Provided by Dawn Drouin

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta
⅓ cup butter
½ cup chopped shallots
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until almost al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and green onion. Season with Cajun seasoning and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes. Mix in wine, tomatoes, and shrimp. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Mix in the pasta and spinach, cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 142.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 313.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Artemio Romero
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


UV Creations
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This dish is a must-try.


omega Lasha
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Baber Gaffor
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This is a great dish for a special occasion.


Daniela Lopez
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5 stars!


Md nahid Hassan
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This dish is a keeper.


Alex Malicoat
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This was a hit with my family.


Kristen Portillo
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I'll definitely be making this again.


md salehahmod
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Delicious!


Badon Khan
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


daniel bunare
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the sauce was still delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again with some adjustments.


paige Harvey
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped vegetables to the sauce, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


MARIO MONTOYA
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish because the shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Simone Pillay
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This was my first time making shrimp and orecchiette, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.


Ifeanyi John
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp are succulent, the orecchiette is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is creamy and has a slight kick.


Alafia Oyindamola
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Francisco Ramos
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The shrimp and orecchiette were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich, creamy and packed with flavor. There was also a lovely kick of spice from the Cajun seasoning.


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