Pasta picante con gambas al estilo de Nueva Orleans

Ingredientes

• 1 pound shrimp ( shelled and deveined)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning (or cajun seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup white onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup bell peppers ( finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic clove (minced)
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 - 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8- ounce angel hair pasta
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel and devein shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Season shrimp on both sides with red pepper, paprika, and cajun seasoning.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet

4. 4

   Add onion and bell pepper. Saute 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.

5. 5

   Add shrimp and garlic and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Remove shrimp from pan leaving the oil in the skillet.

7. 7

   To skillet add tomato sauce, water, chicken bouillon paste, chili sauce, and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.

9. 9

   Season with more salt, pepper, and more cajun seasoning to taste.

10. 10

    Boil pasta and drain.

11. 11

    Add pasta and shrimp to sauce.

12. 12

    Squeeze lemon juice over pasta and stir well to combine.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with parsley and serve.