Are you tired of sitting down to the same old, same old at dinnertime? Are you craving a meal that looks as exciting as it tastes? Do you love it when a variety of textures and flavors come together to create a magical experience in every bite? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, our blackened shrimp and farfalle pasta, roasted peppers, and feta cheese recipe is here to save the day! The perfect combination of big, sweet, meaty shrimp, bow-tie-shaped pasta, smoky and sweet red peppers, and tangy and salty feta cheese, prepare for your taste buds to be dazzled!
Why We Love This Shrimp Recipe
Sure, you could make this recipe with just any shrimp, and it would probably taste good enough – but “good enough” isn’t good enough when it comes to dinnertime! That’s why we’re making this dish with Omaha Steaks Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp! Wild-caught off the coast of South America and peeled, deveined, and flash-frozen as soon as they leave the boat, just one bite into these lean, low-fat beauties will make you think you’re actually enjoying sweet, succulent lobster! And with their gorgeous natural red hue and super-sized presentation, eating well never looked so good.
Before You Start
- Safely thaw your sweet and robust Omaha Steaks Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp overnight in the refrigerator or in cold water when using our quick-thaw method.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- 1 Saucepan
- Whisk
- 1 Large Sauté Pan or Wok
- Meat Thermometer
Omaha Steaks Products Featured in This Recipe
Blackened Shrimp and Farfalle Pasta, Roasted Peppers, and Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Omaha Steaks Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp
- 10 oz. dry farfalle bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup of chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of 1/2 a whole lemon
- 1/4 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
- 5 teaspoons blackening seasoning
Instructions
- Toss defrosted shrimp in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then season with blackening seasoning 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Cook farfalle pasta as per packaging directions.
- Preheat a large non-stick sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-to-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and reach a minimum internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, continuously stirring to prevent burning.
- Add cooked pasta, roasted red peppers, crumbled feta cheese, and lemon juice and toss until fully incorporated.
- Divide between 4 bowls and top with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
