SANTA FE PASTA & SHRIMP

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This dish sounds decadent, but might be a perfect dinner for two on some romantic evening--- or not! Or, maybe you are just in the mood for a rich, yummy pasta dish for absolutely no reason at all!

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Weeknight

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp (fresh peeled and deveined)
1/2 poblano pepper (seeded and slivered)
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 cups angel hair pasta (cooked)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter and oil. Add shrimp and cook about 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • Add peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro and saute until just barely tender. Remove vegetables and set aside.
  • Add tequila to skillet (off flame) and swirl around pan. Add all seasonings and cream and simmer. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Return shrimp and vegetables to skillet and toss until mixture heats well and coats shrimp with cream. Serve immediately over hot, cooked pasta. Garnish with parmesan cheese and extra cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 188.3, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 18

Caoimhe McMahon
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste.


Srabon MIA
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Dobber Malchi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Alvi Milk
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Agashi Bright
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Jake Alexander
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! It was a great way to impress my friends.


ASOLUKA CHIKA
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful that it made the shrimp taste amazing.


Imam Khan
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This dish was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Lindsey Knitter
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I had some trouble finding the right kind of pasta, but once I did, the dish turned out great.


Mukona Mohope
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The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but otherwise the dish was excellent.


Hassan Gujjar172
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


David Whipperson
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Phuthego Molokomme
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This Santa Fe Pasta with Shrimp dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.