Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp
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Cooking:
40 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

1. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
2. Minced shallots - ¼ cup
3. Minced fresh ginger root - 1 tablespoon
4. Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
5. Green bell pepper, seeded and chopped - 1
6. Tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped - 1 ½ cups
7. Curry powder - 2 teaspoons
8. Whole allspice berries - ½ teaspoon
9. Chicken stock - ½ cup
10. Brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®) - ¼ cup
11. Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
12. Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
13. Cornstarch - 2 teaspoons
14. Chile paste - 2 tablespoons
15. Rotini pasta - 8 ounces
16. Medium shrimp - peeled and deveined - 1 ½ pounds
17. Fresh cilantro, chopped - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

1. Stage

In a small bowl, combine garlic, shallots, ginger and oil. In another small bowl, combine green pepper, tomato, curry powder, allspice, chicken stock, Grand Marnier, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chile paste. Cover and refrigerate both until ready to use.

2. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3. Stage

Heat a large saute pan over high. When hot, add garlic-oil mixture. Saute until garlic begins to sizzle but has not browned. Stir the tomato mixture, then pour into the saute pan. Bring to a rapid boil and cook until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.

4. Stage

Stir in the shrimp, and toss until they become pink, about 2 minutes. Immediately add the pasta. Stir and toss until well combined and pasta is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, especially salt.

5. Stage

Transfer to a heated platter and sprinkle on the cilantro. Serve at once.