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A simple yet luxuriously rich creamy cheese sauce with tender shrimp over a bed of hearty fettuccine noodles. This Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo has a smooth and creamy sauce that coats those pasta noodles so perfectly. Crave those comfort food cravings with this easy-to-make dish.

Let’s get started!

You’ll need these ingredients.

Large Shrimp (1/2 pound) · Kinder’s Italian Blend Seasoning (2 tbsp) · Olive Oil · Butter · Garlic · Dry White Wine (1/4 cup) · Capers (1 tbsp) · Heavy Cream (1 cup) · Pecorino Romano Cheese (1 cup) · Salt + Pepper · Fettuccine Noodles (1 pound) · Fresh Parsley

I LOVE all the Kinder’s seasonings and it’s a staple seasoning blend in my kitchen. It’s the perfect seasoning blend for this Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo dish or any other Italian-based dish. Their Italian Blend is the best Italian seasoning I’ve tried. You can get them at Costco or Sam’s Club, plus they can be found at your local Walmart. I’m not sponsored by them or receive any compensation from them, and I just honestly really love their products and want to share them with all of you.

Once you have seasoned the shrimp, heat up a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the butter with olive oil and saute the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Set shrimp aside and keep warm.

Next, add in the white wine and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add in the capers, and cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Then add in the Pecorino Romano cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Season with 1/4 tsp each of Salt + Pepper or more to taste.

I love to use Pecorino Romano cheese over Parmesan cheese since it’s made from goat’s milk versus cow’s milk. It has a bit stronger taste than Parmesan cheese which helps elevate the flavors in this dish, but you can definitely substitute Parmesan for the Romano in this recipe.


Toss in the cooked noodles to coat in the sauce. Add back in the shrimp and top with parsley. Serve in warmed bowls to keep the pasta from getting cold too quickly. Sprinkle on some extra Pecorino Romano cheese to your liking and garnish with some more parsley.

Have leftovers? Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave until warm throughout.

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo (with Capers)

A simple yet luxuriously rich creamy cheese sauce with tender shrimp over a bed of hearty fettuccine noodles. This Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo (with Capers) has a smooth and creamy sauce that coats those pasta noodles so perfectly. Crave those comfort food cravings with this easy-to-make dish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 15 min, 15 min or less, capers, creamy, easy, Italian, pasta, quick, quick dinner, quick lunch, romano cheese, shrimp, under 20 min, white wine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • ½ Lb Large shrimp deveined, tails on
  • 2 Tsp Kinder’s Italian Blend Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter divided
  • 1 Tsp garlic minced
  • ¼ Cup dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp capers drained
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 1 Cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Plus more to top
  • ¼ Tsp salt + pepper
  • 1 Lb Fettuccine Noodles cooked to Al Dente
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped plus more to garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring 5-6 quarts of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Season shrimp with Kinder's Italian Blend seasoning or your favorite Italian Blend seasoning. Set aside until ready to cook.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant (about 1 minute). Throw in the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
  • Next, add in the white wine and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add in the capers, and cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Then add in the Romano cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Season with 1/4 tsp each of Salt + Pepper or more to taste.
  • Toss in the cooked noodles to coat in the sauce. Add back in the shrimp and top with parsley. Serve in warmed bowls and sprinkle on some extra Romano cheese to your liking.

Notes

Have leftovers? Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave until warm throughout.
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Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos https://thesaltynerve.com/easy-chipotle-shrimp-tacos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-chipotle-shrimp-tacos Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:40:25 +0000 https://thesaltynerve.com/?p=1080 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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Warm crispy buttery tortillas wrapped around chipotle lime slaw topped with chipotle shrimp. These Chipotle Shrimp Tacos are Quick + Easy to make, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Let’s get started!

Okay, you will need 1/2 lb shrimp (deveined + peeled), lime juice, chipotle chili pepper powder, butter, flour street taco tortillas, cotija cheese, and of course cilantro.

Can’t find these flour street tacos? That’s okay, use regular small taco shells which are just slightly larger.

Substitute the cotija cheese with grated parmesan if you can’t find cotija cheese.

First, marinate your shrimp in 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, and chipotle chili pepper powder.
Mix to fully coat then cover and chill for 10-15 minutes.

Cook that shrimp over medium-high heat in a large skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn opaque.

On to my favorite part. Lightly frying the tortilla shells brings a whole new satisfying take on the traditional soft shell taco.

It’s not too crunchy and provides that buttery crispy texture that perfectly dresses up your typical softshell taco.

Melt 1 tbsp butter on a cast iron griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Coat both sides in the melted butter then fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

One last quick step. ASSEMBLY TIME!

Fill the taco shells with some slaw and top with a few pieces of shrimp. Sprinkle on some of that chopped cilantro + cotija cheese and…

BOOOOM!

You got yourself a Chipotle Shrimp Taco!

Enjoy these little flavor bomb tacos – go ahead and indulge some. Trust me you won’t want to stop eating these.

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Easy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Warm crispy buttery tortillas wrapped around chipotle lime slaw topped with chipotle shrimp. These tacos are Quick + Easy to make, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Keyword: 25 min, 25 min or less, chipotle, chipotle lime, easy, quick, quick dinner, quick lunch, seafood tacos, shrimp, shrimp tacos, spicy food, street tacos
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • ½ lb large shrimp deveined + peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 4 street taco flour tortillas
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped

Chipotle Lime Slaw

  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • cup mayonaise
  • cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 whole Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce minced
  • ½ fresh lime juiced, or 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, and chipotle chili pepper powder. Mix to fully coat then cover and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sautee the shrimp for 2-3 min on each side. Remove and keep warm while you prepare the taco shells.
  • In a cast iron griddle pan or skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Coat both sides in the melted butter then fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

Chipotle Lime Slaw

  • In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, diced red onions, minced chipotle pepper, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Mix until combined.
  • Add in the avocados and coleslaw mix. Gently fold to fully coat the coleslaw, and try not to mash the avocados.
  • Serve chilled.
    For maximum flavor – cover with clear wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes
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Low Country Boil (sheet pan style) https://thesaltynerve.com/low-country-boil-sheet-pan-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-country-boil-sheet-pan-style Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:31:39 +0000 https://thesaltynerve.com/?p=401 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Living in the South near the coast, you learn to appreciate a good low country boil with all the fresh shrimp and crab that is so readily available.

It’s quick and easy and only takes 30 min to make which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal.

From the fresh shrimp to the buttery cajun flavors, this Low Country Boil (sheet pan style) is finger-lickin’ good!

This is a staple at our family gatherings, so of course, I had to make it weeknight-friendly.

When you have a craving for Low Country Boil, you HAVE a craving.

Let’s satisfy it by making this mouthwatering Low Country Boil (sheet pan style).

Grab your shrimp and crab legs, andouille sausage, yellow corn, little potatoes, a couple of lemons, a yellow sweet onion, some parsley, grass-fed butter, and of course the main show stopper, Old Bay Seasoning. Let’s get ready to make some low country boil that doesn’t require all the hassle of a large stock pot outdoors and sooo much more flavorful.

Fresh shrimp is the best to use for ultimate flavor, but if you are in an area where fresh shrimp is not an option, no worries! Using already deveined frozen or fresh shrimp from your local grocery store is an easy alternative, but make sure it has the shell and tail on to lock in the flavor. If using freshly caught shrimp make sure to cut the heads and devein the shrimp leaving the shell and tail intact.

Start by cutting the corn cobs into thirds, and the onion into quarters. Bring a large pot of water over medium-high heat to boil and add 1 tbsp of old bay seasoning to the water. Once boiling, toss in the corn cobs and cook for about 15 minutes then add in the potatoes and onion for another 10 minutes.

Prep the rest of the ingredients while you let this cook. Once done, drain the water and toss the corn cobs and potatoes on a nonstick sheet pan.

Cajun Style Andouille sausage has that smoky cajun flare that pairs perfectly with the old bay seasoning, BUT you can substitute it with smoked sausage or turkey sausage if you prefer. I like to cut the sausages diagonally (AKA ‘Coin Slicing’) for larger pieces, plus it makes it more pleasing aesthetically in my opinion. Add them to the sheet pan with the corn, pototes and shrimp spreading them around.

Now for the old bay butter, in a small bowl melt the butter and add the 2 tbsp of old bay seasoning and mix. This is what you will pour over shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn cobs, and onion before they take their broil bath. If you don’t have enough, you can always make extra by melting 2-3 tbsp more butter and adding in 1 tablespoon of old bay.

Grab a large sheet pan (half sheet size) and line it with aluminum foil sprayed with noncooking spray. Coat all the shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn cobs, and onion in the old bay butter. Now it’s time to dust them all with 1 more tablespoon of the old bay seasoning for a little more added flavor. You can skip this step if you don’t want to use too much old bay seasoning.

Place it in a preheated oven set to 400F for about 13-15 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Once done, squeeze the juice of a lemon all over and top with chopped fresh parsley.

Want to kick this Low Country Boil up a notch? Let’s do it!

So, you decided to add in the crab legs…let’s get those ready to throw in the oven along with the other sheet pan. 1 cluster per person is a good amount along with the rest of the food on this Low Country Boil. Brush the crab legs with some melted butter and lightly dust them with a little bit of old bay seasoning (about 1 or 1-1/2 tsp is good for 3-4 clusters).

If your legs are already thawed they only need to cook for about 10-12 minutes or until hot throughout. Don’t have time to thaw your legs? It’s okay, just cook them frozen for about 20-25 minutes until they are hot.

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Low Country Boil (Sheet Pan Style)

A new approach to the traditional Southern Low Country Boil. This quick and easy low country broil is the perfect weeknight meal that will make it feel like the weekend.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: 30 min, 30 min or less, andouille sausage, corn, crab legs, easy, low country boil, old bay, one pan, potatoes, quick, seafood boil, sheet pan meal, shrimp, shrimp boil, southern, southern boil
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra large shrimp deveined and unpeeled
  • 1 lb snow crab legs OPTIONAL
  • 3 ears golden corn each cut into 3 pieces
  • 1½-2 lbs baby golden potatoes
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 12 oz smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp Old Bay seasoning divided + 1 tsp more if doing crab legs
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup butter melted + more for dipping
  • 2 lemons quartered
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water over medium-high heat to boil and add in 1 tbsp of old bay seasoning to the water.
  • Cut the corn cobs into thirds, and the onion into quarters. Once boiling, toss in the corn cobs and cook for about 15 minutes then add in the potatoes and onion for another 10 minutes. Get a large sheet pan (half sheet size) and line it with aluminum foil sprayed with noncooking spray. Once the potatoes and corn are cooked add them to the sheet pan. You can go ahead and preheat the oven to 400F now.
  • Cut the sausages diagonally (AKA 'Coin Slicing') for larger pieces and add them to the sheet pan with the corn, potatoes and shrimp spreading them evenly around.
  • In a small bowl melt the butter and add the 2 tbsp of old bay seasoning and mix. Pour over everything on the sheet pan and mix around to fully coat it all.
  • If making crab legs, brush the legs with some melted butter and lightly dust them with a little bit of old bay seasoning (about 1 or 1-1/2 tsp is good for 3-4 clusters). If already thawed they only need to cook for about 10-12 minutes or until hot throughout. Don't have time to thaw your legs? It's okay, just cook them frozen for about 20-25 minutes until they are hot.
  • Place in the preheated oven set to 400F for about 13-15 minutes or until the shrimp and opaque and fully cooked. Squeeze lemon juice over it all and top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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