BLACKENED SHRIMP PASTA

I've such a unusual relationship with shrimp. most of the time I don’t find it irresistible, then all at once, instantly, i get this in reality excessive craving for it and that i’m all like, “wth cravings? What are you doing?” nicely, that craving hit ultimate week, but with all of the darkish rainy weather we’ve had I wasn’t able to make this superb Blackened Shrimp Pasta until yesterday. however, I’m proud to announce, even every week later it definitely slayed my shrimp yearning (because I recognize you were clearly concerned approximately that, lol). 

I’m lucky in relation to shrimp due to the fact I stay in Louisiana and we've clean shrimp simply available and at an affordable charge. if you don’t, frozen shrimp will probably be your fine choice for this recipe. Frozen shrimp thaws fast while located in a colander with cool water jogging over it. when shopping for shrimp you’ll observe some numbers at the bundle (mine said 25/35), which consult with the scale, or the number of shrimp in step with pound. The smaller the number, the bigger the shrimp. 

I used 25/35 due to the fact that’s what was available that day, however I assume i'd have desired to use 31/45 in order that I ought to get extra portions and extra shrimp according to chunk in my pasta. larger shrimp are prettier, of direction, but considering the fact that i used to be being finances aware and handiest used half of lb. shrimp, extra pieces might have dispensed the shrimp in the course of the pasta higher.

INGREDIENTS

BLACKENING SEASONING

• 1 tsp oregano 
• 1/2 tsp cumin 
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 
• 1 tsp thyme 
• 1/4 tsp onion powder 
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 
• Freshly cracked pepper 
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder 

SHRIMP PASTA

• 2 cloves garlic 
• 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes 
• 1/2 lb peeled and deveigned shrimp 
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2-3 green onions, sliced 
• 1/4 tsp salt
•  1/2 lb pasta
• Handful fresh parsley 
• 1 lemon 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, integrate the herbs and spices for the blackening seasoning. Rinse the shrimp underneath cool water, drain, after which pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the blackening seasoning over the shrimp and stir to coat.
2. carry a huge pot of water to a boil for the pasta. once boiling, add the pasta and cook dinner till tender (7-10 mins). Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
3. while the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic and add it to a massive skillet with the butter. warmth the butter and garlic over a medium flame till the butter starts to foam aINSTRUCTIONS
4. In a small bowl, combine the herbs and spices for the blackening seasoning. Rinse the shrimp under cool water, drain, and then pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the blackening seasoning over the shrimp and stir to coat.
5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until tender (7-10 minutes). Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
6. While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic and add it to a large skillet with the butter. Heat the butter and garlic over a medium flame until the butter starts to foam and sizzle. Continue to sauté the garlic in the sizzling butter for about one minute. Add the shrimp and sauté until they are opaque and slightly firm (3-5 minutes), then remove them from the skillet.
7. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the skillet. Stir and cook over medium heat, dissolving the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed (I added 1/4 tsp salt).
8. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce (add some of the remaining reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta). Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Slice the green onions and chop the parsley leaves. Sprinkle both over top. Serve with sliced lemon to squeeze over top.nd sizzle. keep to sauté the garlic inside the scorching butter for approximately one minute. upload the shrimp and sauté until they're opaque and slightly company (3-five minutes), then take away them from the skillet.
10. upload the diced tomatoes (with juices) and about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the skillet. Stir and prepare dinner over medium heat, dissolving the browned bits from the lowest of the skillet. let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened barely. taste the sauce and upload salt if needed (I introduced 1/four tsp salt).
11. upload the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce (upload some of the ultimate reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta). go back the shrimp to the skillet and stir to mix.
12. Slice the green onions and chop the parsley leaves. Sprinkle both over pinnacle. Serve with sliced lemon to squeeze over top.

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