Drunken Shrimp Or Chicken Or Crawfish Pasta Recipe

Indulge in this decadent New Orleans-inspired pasta dish! Chef Gus Martin's creamy masterpiece from Dickie Brennan's Palace Cafe features succulent shrimp (easily swapped for chicken or crawfish), bursting tomatoes, and a rich, flavorful sauce. The perfect blend of Creole spices and a touch of beer creates an unforgettable taste sensation. Pair with a bold red wine to complete this culinary adventure. Prepare to be hailed a hero!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 1632.7 kcal
Protein 133g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Drunken Shrimp Or Chicken Or Crawfish Pasta

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How to Make Drunken Shrimp Or Chicken Or Crawfish Pasta

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Core and halve 2 lbs ripe tomatoes; core and halve lengthwise 2 bell peppers (any color), removing seeds and membranes.
  3. Drizzle tomatoes and peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil, slit each tomato half, and arrange cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until skins blister.
  5. Remove from oven; squeeze out tomato seeds and chop coarsely. Julienne the roasted bell peppers.
  6. In a heavy saucepan, bring 2 cups heavy cream to a simmer. Stir in the roasted tomatoes and reduce by 1/3 (about 10 minutes), until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 4 cloves minced garlic until golden brown (about 1 minute).
  8. Add 1 lb shrimp (or 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, or 1 lb crawfish tails), 2 leeks (white and light green parts only, thinly sliced), and 8 oz sliced mushrooms.
  9. Add 2 tbsp Creole seasoning (recipe #22089). Sauté until shrimp is partially cooked (about 3 minutes) or chicken is browned.
  10. Pour in 1 cup beer and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until beer evaporates.
  11. Stir in the tomato cream sauce and 1 lb cooked pasta (your choice). Season generously with kosher salt to taste.
  12. Serve immediately, spooning pasta onto plates. Top with 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese and roasted bell peppers.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

311g

Carbs

35g