People just can't believe that we can put together such a delicate, rich and flavorful pasta dish here at the ranch. I hesitate to tell them that it's something we usually whip up when time is short or unexpected guests arrive on our doorstep! Quick and easy, we normally use frozen shrimp and frozen ...more
People just can't believe that we can put together such a delicate, rich and flavorful pasta dish here at the ranch. I hesitate to tell them that it's something we usually whip up when time is short or unexpected guests arrive on our doorstep! Quick and easy, we normally use frozen shrimp and frozen chicken breasts. This and a simple tossed green salad makes a really nice meal! Serves 6-8 people with some left over for the next day.
Ready in
35 mins
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
1 pounddry long-skinny pasta (fettuccine, linguini, spaghetti, etc)
2 tablespoonscanola oil
2 tablespoonsbutter
2 poundspeeled and de-veined shrimp (frozen/thawed/pre-cooked is okay) and/or boneless skinless chicken (cut into small chunks or strips; frozen/thawed is okay)
1 cupwhite wine
1/4 cuplime juice
1/2 bunchfresh cilantro, chopped (including the stems - they have lots of flavor!)
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain well. Return them to the pan and toss them with just a little olive oil or butter.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and melt the butter. Add the chicken (if using) and sauté it until just barely cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside. Add the shrimp (if using) to the pan and cook them until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. (Note: If you are using pre-cooked shrimp, sauté them just long enough to warm them through and to give the oil/butter a little of their flavor). Using that slotted spoon again, remove the shrimp to a bowl (the same bowl as the chicken is fine) and set them aside.
3.
Pour the wine and lime juice into the skillet used to cook the chicken and/or shrimp. Boil the mixture until it is reduced by half. Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the cilantro, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir to heat the mixture through, about 2 minutes. Toss with the pasta and serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese.
Not a thick sauce - more a "glaze." Good flavor. As a southern cook, I saute in bacon grease, so that's what I used. Although this added a different element to the original recipe, it still tasted good.