firecracker shrimp with cool creamy lime linguine
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The heat of the firecracker shrimp is cooled by the lime-infused pasta. You can also squeeze additional fresh lime juice over shrimp when serving.
(1 rating)
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For firecracker shrimp with cool creamy lime linguine
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1/3 cplain greek yogurt
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2 tsplime zest
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2 tsplime juice
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4 ozlinguine
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2 Tbspolive oil, divided
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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2 Tbspwhite wine
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1 ozasiago cheese, finely shredded
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1 tspkosher salt, divided
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1/2 tspfreshly ground black pepper, divided
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8 ozlarge shrimp (31 - 35 count), peeled, tails removed, de-veined
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2 Tbspadobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
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garnish: lime wedges
How To Make firecracker shrimp with cool creamy lime linguine
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1In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, lime zest, and lime juice; set aside.
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2In a large saucepan, bring 2 - 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add in the linguine, and salt to taste, and cook according to package directions to al dente. Remove and set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water; drain pasta; set aside.
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3In the same saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the pasta, toss. Add in the yogurt mixture and white wine, mix to combine. Add in the Asiago cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mix to combine and allow the cheese to melt. Add in some of the pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen mixture.
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4Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, approximately 2 minutes. Add in the adobo sauce, mix to combine.
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5To serve, divide the pasta evenly between two serving plates, creating a well in the center of the pasta, evenly divide the shrimp and place into the well in the center of the pasta. Serve with lime wedges.
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