Zutaten für Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette
- Orecchiette
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Shallot
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Cracked Black Pepper
- White Wine
- Plum Tomato
- Medium Shrimp
- Baby Spinach
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Zubereitung von Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette
- Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 quarts) to a rolling boil.
- Add 1 pound of orecchiette pasta and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (adjust to your spice preference) and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained). Bring to a simmer.
- Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cooked orecchiette pasta, 5 ounces of fresh spinach, and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted and the pasta is perfectly coated in the sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
33g
Carbs
11g
