Meal Kit
Creamy Shrimp Cavatappi
with corn & ciabatta croutons
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 6 oz. Cavatappi Pasta
- 4 oz. Light Cream
- 1 Ciabatta
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan
- 2 Green Onion
- 1 tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories870
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Carbohydrates105g
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Net Carbs99g
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Fat34g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing. Before cooking shrimp, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Break into smaller pieces with a spoon until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and reserve for shrimp.
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If using 16 oz. shrimp or scallops, pat dry and season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Follow same instructions as 8 oz. shrimp, cooking in batches if necessary.
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If using diced chicken, pat dry and season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Follow same instructions as shrimp Step 3, cooking over medium-high heat and stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Boil Pasta and Prepare Ingredients
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, trim and thinly slice green onions.Slice or tear ciabatta into 3/4" pieces.Pat shrimp dry. -
2 Bake the Ciabatta Croutons
Place ciabatta on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and Parmesan.
Spread into a single layer. Bake in hot oven until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.While croutons bake, cook shrimp. -
3 Cook the Shrimp
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes.
Flip, and cook until shrimp reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes.Transfer to a plate. Let cool, 5 minutes. Once cooled, coarsely chop shrimp.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Make the Sauce
Return pan used to cook shrimp to medium heat. Add cream cheese, seasoning blend, and cream to hot pan. Stir until cream cheese is fully incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.Stir in pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, shrimp, corn, and green onions. Stir until warmed through and sauce coats pasta, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with ciabatta croutons. Bon appétit!
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