Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
This Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce is an elegant pasta dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. Tender, juicy shrimp and linguine are tossed in a silky sauce made with sweet, smoky roasted red peppers and cream, creating a rich flavor with a beautiful rosy color. Fresh basil and parsley are added at the end for a bright, herbaceous finish. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for date night or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 red bell peppers
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 3 cloves garlic
- 12 oz linguine
- ½ Tbsp dry basil OR 1 Tbsp fresh basil
- ½ Tbsp dry parsley OR 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat oven broiler on high.
- Cut the top off of red peppers. Cut in half & remove seeds & white fibers. Place on a baking sheet that has been covered with foil. Flatten peppers with palm of hand.
- Place peppers under broiler until blackened & blistered. Remove from oven & place in ziploc bag. Seal bag & set aside to cool. The heat from the peppers will cause the air in the bag to expand & condensation will form as the peppers cool.
- Bring water to a boil for the pasta. Cook according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, remove cooled peppers from bag and peel off skins.
- Place peppers, cream cheese, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, & garlic cloves in blender. Blend until smooth & pour into skillet.
- Add shrimp to pan & cook 3-7 minutes until cooked through but not overcooked. Cook time will depend on the size of your shrimp. You’ll want to gently stir to make sure that the shrimp cook evenly.
- When shrimp is cooked, add cooked pasta, basil, & parsley. Add salt to taste. Stir gently until sauce is evenly covering pasta.
Notes
Peppers can be roasted and peeled ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to use.
Peel and devein shrimp before cooking, and remove tails when serving in pasta. Allow additional time if not already prepared.
Use 1/2 tablespoon dried basil OR 1 tablespoon fresh, not both. The same alternative amounts for parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2412IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2412IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
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