Applebees Copycat Cajun Shrimp Pasta 7 Ww Pts Recipe 445

APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA - (7 WW PTS) RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the fettuccine 1 minute shy of the package instructions. If you drop the pasta into the salted boiling water just after starting the sauce they will both be done at roughly the same time. In a small bowl, mix the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning. In a large sauté pan over a medium high heat, add the peppers, onions and olive oil with some salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Push all of the veggies to one side of the pan and add the butter, garlic, lemon zest and shrimp to the empty part of the pan then sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes on the first side and an additional minute on the second side. If your pasta in not done yet you'll need to remove the shrimp from the pan so they won't overcook. Continue sautéing the peppers and onions using the whole surface of the pan now and once the fettuccine is done add it to the pan but reserve some of the pasta cooking water in case it is needed to loosen the dish. Add the shrimp back into the pan then squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the skillet and continue to toss the pasta until everything is well combined then serve.

CAJUN SHRIMP SAUTE (WW) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In sm bowl stir together spices, salt & pepper. Place shrimp in Lg bowl; toss with half of spice mix; set aside. Heat Lg nonstick skillet over med high heat; add 1 T oil; swirl to coat pan. When hot add onion; saute 3 min. Add garlic; cook stirring 1 min. Add peppers & remaining spice mix; saute until tender crisp & lightly golden, 4-5 min. Spoon into bowl; cover & set aside. Set same skillet over med high heat; add remaining oil; swirl to coat pan. Add shrimp in single layer; saute 2 min; flip & saute to cook through, 2 min more; add reserved pepper mixture; toss to heat through. Top with parsley & squeeze of lemon; serve.