Spicy Shrimp confetti pasta
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 3-4
 
Shrimp, linguine, fresh onions and peppers still crisp-tender, mushrooms, tomatoes.
Ingredients
  • 7-8 ounces linguini pasta, cooked JUST al dente
  • ½ to 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
  • ¾ cup onion, cut in large chunks - 1 to 1½ inch
  • ¾ cup sweet peppers (red, yellow, green) cut in large chunks - 1 to 1½ inch
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced roughly ⅓ inch thick
  • About 16 ounces diced tomatoes, with their juice. I used part of a 28 oz can. Fresh would be even better.
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1//4 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (to finish the sauce)
Instructions
  1. Cut the vegetables into chunks, While the pasta is cooking. Saute the mushrooms at a high heat in a little butter. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add red pepper flakes and cook for a few seconds, then add the onions. Saute for about 1 minute then add the peppers. Add the garlic and lemon pepper. Saute JUST another 2 or 3 minutes. You want the veggies still crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes and their juice, Give them a minute to heat then add the mushrooms and shrimp. (If using already cooked shrimp, wait and add it with the pasta so it doesn't overcook). Strain the linguini directly from the water to the vegetable pan (you may need some of that water for your sauce). Stir that in. If it doesn't seem saucy enough, just add a little pasta water. Throw in the 2 Tablespoons of butter just to bring the sauce together and smooth it out. Stir and serve.
Recipe by Messin' With Perfection at https://www.messinwithperfection.com/spicy-shrimp-confetti-pasta/