Blackened Shrimp And Pasta

Blackened Shrimp And Pasta

Prep time 10 mins
Cook time 20 mins
Total time 30 mins
Author: Imma
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• Blackened Shrimp
• 1½ tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1-teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Pasta and Sauce

• 8 ounce spaghetti
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• ½ medium onion sliced
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2-3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1-teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1-tablespoon creole spice or blackened spice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 medium red or green bell pepper sliced
• 1 cup or more chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Start by boiling pasta in a large pot, according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Generously season the shrimp with blackened spices. Heat oil/butter over medium heat in a heavy bottomed Dutch.
3. Sauté for about 3 -5 minutes shrimp set aside.
4. Add onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir for about a minute. Then add thyme, paprika, blackened spice, followed by bell peppers, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce
5. Bring it to a boil then simmer for about 7-10 minutes.
6. Mixed pasta or fettuccine . And toss with shrimp or serve blackened shrimp on top

source:http://www.africanbites.com

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