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.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

327 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.