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Creamy, SPICY Cajun Pasta | Easy recipe with Cait Minshew

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  4. 4In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 5Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  6. 6Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. 7Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
  8. 8Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Equipment

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General Tso's Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, often served in Chinese restaurants across the United States. It is named after a 19th-century Chinese military leader, but its origins are debated, with some attributing its creation to chefs in the U.S. in the 1970s. The dish is characterized by its sweet and spicy sauce, making it a favorite among diners.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • egg
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • green onions
  • red chili peppers
  • sugar
  • rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Marinate chicken in soy sauce, egg, and cornstarch.
  3. 3Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
  5. 5In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chili peppers until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the fried chicken back to the pan along with sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
  7. 7Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

chicken

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Techniques

fryingstir-frying

Equipment

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Origin of the dish is debated; some sources claim it was created in the U.S. rather than China.

Also Known As

General Tso'sTso's Chicken

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