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Sierra Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Inspired by The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar
Time35m
Serves4

Linguine tossed with sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, capers, white wine, lemon and butter. Finished with Cajun grilled shrimp and shaved parmesan

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Ingredients

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Pasta & Sauce

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Garnish

Method

Pasta & Sauce

1

Cook pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water (about 1 tbsp salt per 4 quarts) to a boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook until just al dente according to package instructions (usually 9–11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and set aside.

2

Sauté aromatics

While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning.

3

Build sauce

Add 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes and 2 tbsp drained capers to the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by about half, 2–3 minutes.

4

Finish sauce and combine

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 cups baby spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Add the drained linguine to the pan along with 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 3/4 cup grated/shaved Parmesan, and up to 1 cup reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and create a silky sauce. Toss gently until pasta is evenly coated and sauce clings to noodles. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

5

Season shrimp

Pat 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated. Let rest 5 minutes.

6

Grill or sauté shrimp

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (or heat a heavy skillet). Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove from heat and squeeze a lemon wedge over them. Keep warm.

7

Alternative pan-sear

If using a skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium-high heat and sear shrimp in a single layer without crowding, 2–3 minutes per side.

Assembly & Garnish

8

Divide the linguine among plates or serve family-style in the sauté pan. Top with the Cajun grilled shrimp arranged on top of the pasta.

9

Finish with remaining 1 tbsp butter (optional, melted over the pasta), extra 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if using. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

10

Serve immediately while hot.