Pasta cremosa con camarones al ajillo

Ingredientes

• 1 (16 oz.) package linguine pasta
• 1 lb. wild-caught colossal shrimp, deveined ((Season with 1 tsp salt + black pepper))
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter + 1 Tbsp, for cooking
• 1-2 tsps sea salt + black pepper
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup organic heavy cream
• 1/4 cup organic chicken stock, low-sodium
• 2 Tbsps white cooking wine
• 1 Tbsp freshly-squeezed juice of lemon
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning blend ((See Notes for Homemade!))
• 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Herb roasted tomatoes

Preparación

1. 1

   --- ROAST THE TOMATOES: ---

2. 2

   To roast the tomatoes, follow this recipe for the steps.

3. 3

   --- BOIL THE PASTA: ---

4. 4

   Cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: Linguine pasta doesn’t take a long time to cook, usually 8-10 minutes (however, you should cook at 7-9 minutes or so—‘al dente’).

5. 5

   --- SAUTE THE SHRIMP: ---

6. 6

   In a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 Tbsps of butter until melted. Add in the shrimp (seasoned w/ salt + pepper) and cook on both sides (about 3-4 minutes), until pink and cook through. Remove from skillet and set shrimp aside on a plate or in a bowl.

7. 7

   --- MAKE THE SAUCE: ---

8. 8

   In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the olive oil and add minced garlic to sauté frequently about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add in the cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes and whisk until well combined.

9. 9

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add in the heavy cream, chicken stock, lemon juice, and white wine, stirring until incorporated. Let it bubble for 1-2 minutes and then add in the grated parmesan, whisking until fully melted and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste, if needed.

10. 10

    When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce, stirring until sauce fully coats + sticks to pasta. Toss in the shrimp and roasted tomatoes until fully coated. Remove from heat and serve immediately with your favorite side, if desired.

11. 11

    Bon Appetit!