RO*TEL Across America Recipe Contest - Linguine Ro*Tel with Chicken and Shrimp

Linguine Ro*Tel with Chicken and Shrimp

by Lisa from CA

Tenter chicken and succulant shrimp come together in a spicy, lemon and garlic sauce.

AVERAGE RATING

Category

Pasta/Pizza

Prep Time

40 Minutes

Servings

4

Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 cup clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on
1 chicken breast, sliced diagonal into 1/2 thick and 2 inches long
1 10 oz can of Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, original, drained
1 cup canned artichoke bottoms, rinsed, diced
3 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, finely zested, yellow peel only
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 box of linguine
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions

According to pasta instructions, bring salted water to a rolling boil, add linguine, stir. Cook to al dente. Drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in large, heavy sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned, turn and brown, approx. 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan, keep warm. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons each of butter and olive oil until foamy and bubbly. Add garlic and shallots. Saute until golden brown. Add clam juice, wine, Ro*Tel tomatoes, shrimp, chicken with collected juices and diced artichokes. Simmer 2 – 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste.

Add drained pasta to sauce, toss to coat, toss in Parmesan cheese, to taste.

Bon Appetit!!