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Moroccan Spiced Shrimp Fettuccine

Moroccan-Spiced Shrimp Fettuccine

Kurt
This Moroccan-Italian fusion dish uses Middle Eastern spices for the shrimp, and a basic Alfredo sauce amped up with Aleppo pepper flakes. Add a fresh salad to make it a complete meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine African
Servings 6
Calories 631 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine
  • parsley for garnish, optional

Sauce Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon dried Aleppo pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup Romano cheese grated
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Shrimp Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the fettuccine according to the package directions.
    1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine

Make the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
    6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon garlic
  • Add the flour and whisk continually until there are no lumps.
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Gradually add the cream and whisk continually, then do the same with the half-and-half.
    1 cup heavy cream, 2 cups half-and-half
  • Add the Aleppo pepper and stir to combine.
    1 teaspoon dried Aleppo pepper flakes
  • Slowly stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
    ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup Romano cheese
  • Heat the sauce until it starts to bubble, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until it thickens to your preferred consistency. Taste again and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
    Salt and black pepper

Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
    3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 cloves garlic
  • Add the spices and stir for one minute until they become fragrant, about one minute.
    2 teaspoons hot paprika, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add the shrimp and sauté until they turn pink, about four minutes.
    2 pounds medium shrimp

Plate and Serve

  • Put some of the pasta on a plate or bowl (depending on the consistency of the sauce). If you want to be fancy, twirl it into a nest like they do on the cooking shows!
  • Pour some of the sauce over the pasta. (You know how much sauce you want!)
  • Add a scoop or two of shrimp and garnish with parsley if you like. Serve and wait for the applause!
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Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 1007mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1955IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 2mg

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