Capellini with Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Capellini with Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Recipe

by Tabasco

Give your tastebuds a treat with this unique twist to the Capellini!

 

4 lbs Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lbs Capellini or Angel hair pasta
1 lb Butter 
½ lb Sun-dried cherries
½ lb Fresh Parmesan or Asiago cheese, grated
2 cups Fresh basil, cut into thin strips
2 cups Diced onion
2 cups Chicken broth
2/3 cup Lemon juice
16 Garlic cloves, minced
6 oz Cherry brandy or brandy
TABASCO® brand Original Red Sauce
2 tsp Salt
Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish
Whole cherries, for garnish

1. In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet, over medium heat.

3. Cook onion and garlic 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally.

4. Add shrimp and sauté 3 minutes, until shrimp are done. Remove and set aside.

5. Add chicken broth, sun-dried cherries, lemon juice, brandy, TABASCO® Sauce and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes to blend flavors.

7. Stir in 1 cup fresh basil, 4 oz. Parmesan cheese and reserved shrimp.

8. Place pasta on a platter, top with shrimp mixture.

9. Sprinkle with remaining basil strips and Parmesan. Serve garnished with basil sprigs and whole cherries, if desired.

10. Makes 12 Servings