santa fe pasta & shrimp
Great for a nice romantic dinner : )
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, 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 fresh 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)
How To Make santa fe pasta & shrimp
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Step 1In 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.
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Step 2Add peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro to skillet and saute until just barely tender. Remove vegetables and set aside.
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Step 3Off flame - add tequila to skillet and swirl around pan. Add all seasonings and cream and simmer. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
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Step 4Return shrimp and vegetables to skillet and toss until mixture heats well and coats the shrimp with cream. Serve immediately over hot, cooked pasta. Garnish with parmesan chees and extra cilantro leaves.
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