Ocharleys Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipes

O'CHARLEY'S CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
• Add butter to a large frying pan. Place over medium heat. Heat until butter is melted and hot - but not browned.
• Add peppers and onion. Fry until almost tender - They should still have a bit of crunch and "bite" to them.
• Add frozen shrimp. Cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add flour to sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
• Add half and half.
• Taste. Season to taste with the pepper, garlic, seasoned salt and creole seasoning.
• Lower heat a bit and allow sauce to simmer gently for about five more minutes, until thickened.
• Place a bit of angel hair pasta on each serving plate.
• Spoon sauce, with a good amount of shrimp and peppers, over each plate.
• Serve hot.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a grill pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately with chicken, garnished with tomatoes and parsley, if desired.

O'CHARLEY'S CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Chop the peppers and onion kind of big, not too finely cause you want them to have oomph. Fry the peppers and onion in about 1/2 stick of butter till almost tender,it's okay if they have a little bite to em. Add the shrimp straight from the freezer and cook for about 5 minutes. (Note: I made this the other night and actually took the time to thaw the shrimp. This reduces the chance of thinning the sauce too much.).
• Put the angel hair in boiling water at this point so it will be ready at the same time as your sauce.
• Stir the spoonful of flour into the shrimp and add the half and half. Season to taste with the pepper, garlic, seasoned salt and creole seasoning. I like it with a nice heat. Let the sauce simmer gently for about five more minutes till thickened and Voila!
• Make some garlic toast while the sauce is thickening. Dish up your angel hair and spoon the sauce over. OMG -- this is sooooo good!