SANTA FE PASTA & SHRIMP

Santa Fe Pasta & Shrimp image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp (fresh peeled and deveined)
1/2 poblano pepper (seeded and slivered)
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 cups angel hair pasta (cooked)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil. Add shrimp and cook about 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro and saute until just barely tender. Remove vegetables and set aside.
Add tequila to skillet (off flame) and swirl around pan. Add all seasonings and cream and simmer. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
Return shrimp and vegetables to skillet and toss until mixture heats well and coats shrimp with cream. Serve immediately over hot, cooked pasta. Garnish with parmesan cheese and extra cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 188.3, Sodium 770.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 18