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Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette

SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Drouin  PHOTO BY: Chicago Lynn 

"This wonderful spicy shrimp and pasta dish is delicious, easy and elegant. Very spicy - add Cajun seasoning to suit your tastes."
Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 81 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 1/2 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by GOURMET631 
We loved this dish! I tweeked the preparation a bit, starting with only two tablespoons of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Mrs.B. 
We loved this dish. The seasonings, 1-1/2 tsp. Louisiana Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. black... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by LIZCANCOOK 
Loved this! I only used 2t cajun spice and 1t pepper, and our lips are still burning. Soooo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
My family really liked this recipe. I could not find the pasta listed in the recipe so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by Amy 
This dish was outstanding! I modified it just a bit by doing what the last reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2005 by MrsMaxson 
I used 1 1/2 TEASPOONS Cajun spice and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, allowed the sauce to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2007 by Mz_punk 
Orecchiette are a distinctive Puglian type of pasta shaped roughly like small ears, hence the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2005 by ELACKLEN 
One of our favorite recipes. I have no idea how people eat it with all of the spices, I always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by jocelyn 
I keep trying shrimp pasta recipes and finally THIS one turned out! I used canned tomatoes cuz... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by JZINKY 
Fabulous recipe that is always a winner with guests and easy for during the week too. I love... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 322

  • Total Fat: 12.2g
  • Cholesterol: 143mg
  • Sodium: 346mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 20g

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