You guys… this elegant and so-incredibly-tasty Shrimp Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce is going to knock your socks off. If I have to pick one dish to have for dinner every single night for the rest of my life, I think I would pick this one. That’s right! It’s THAT GOOD!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 package of uncooked Fettuccine pasta (8oz. / 250g.)
- 2 lb. / 900 g. of peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 lb. / 450 g. of roasted peppers (home-made or store-bought)
- 3 tbsp. / 45 g. of butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. / 7 g. of paprika
- 1/2 tsp. / 2.5 g. of red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 3/4 cup / 180 mL. of Half & Half
- 1/2 cup / 45 g. of grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley, to garnish
- salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.– Meanwhile, place the roasted peppers into a food processor or bullet blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat up a large, non-stick pan. Add butter, shrimp, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Add salt and garlic, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and remove the shrimp from the pan. To the same pan, add the pureed roasted pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add Half & Half and Parmesan and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and add the fettuccine. Mix everything well.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Contributor: Tania Sheff from Cooktoria.