Crispy Shrimp in Tasso Sauce
Although Tasso by itself is a bit spicy, it really is a fantastic addition to the cream sauce, where it is tamed down, but can definitely still be tasted.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 794kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp large, shelled, deveined
- kosher salt freshly ground pepper and all-purpose flour
- olive oil
For the Tasso sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup Tasso diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup Creme Fraiche
For the pasta
- 1 pound fettuccine
- kosher salt
- parsley chopped, as a garnish
Instructions
For the shrimp
- Place the shrimp into a large bowl.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Start adding flour. Toss the shrimp. Keep adding flour a little at a time until the shrimp no longer stick together.
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to lightly coat the bottom.
- Heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp.
- Arrange in the skillet without overlapping. If you have to, work in batches.
- Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes per side until they are pink and the coating has started to crust.
- Flip and cook the other side until pink and the coating crusts.
- Remove to a plate.
For the Tasso sauce
- Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the Tasso. Saute until the Tasso starts to brown.
- Stir in the flour and continue stirring for two minutes.
- Add the half and half. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the salt, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
- Stir in the creme fraiche.
For the pasta
- Cook according to package instructions.
Bringing it all together
- After draining the pasta, return it to the pot you cooked it in.
- Add in the Tasso cream sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve pasta on plates, topped with the crispy shrimp and garnished with parsley.
Notes
Serve along with warmed French bread for soppin'!
Nutrition
Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 487mg | Sodium: 1626mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 6mg