“Asian cuisine: 84% of consumers say they would order dishes made with Chinese flavors and ingredients, 53% would order Thai, and 50% would try Japanese dishes.”
Technomicaccess.com, Flavor Consumer Trend Report, 2013.
“The renewed interest in New Orleans cooking signals a potentially valuable opportunity for operators to develop Cajun and Creole flavors within appetizers, entrées, desserts and perhaps even beverages.”
INGREDIENTS
Pierce Chicken® Fajita Seasoned Breast Sizzle Strips® (Code #6264), thawed | 4½ pounds |
Andouille sausage, thinly sliced | 2¼ pounds |
Olive oil | 1½ cups |
Cajun Alfredo sauce (recipe provided) | 4½ quarts |
Pappardelle pasta, cooked | 4½ quarts (7½ pounds) |
METHOD
To make one serving:
- Sauté 3 ounces Fajita Seasoned Breast Sizzle Strips® and ⅓ cup Andouille sausage in 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet for 3 to 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add ¾ cup Cajun Alfredo sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in ¾ cup (5 ounces) cooked pasta; heat through and serve.
CAJUN ALFREDO SAUCE
Yellow onion, peeled, ¼-inch dice | 2-¼ cups |
Green bell peppers, cored, seeded, ¼-inch dice | 2-¼ cups |
Celery, ¼-inch dice | 2-¼ cups |
Butter, unsalted | 1-¼ cups |
Flour | 1-¼ cups |
Heavy cream | 2¼ quarts |
Parmesan cheese, grated | 1⅓ pounds (4½ cups) |
Cayenne pepper | 2 tablespoons |
Makes 4-½ quarts:
- Sauté onion, peppers and celery in butter in a large saucepan for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in fl our until blended; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until fl our is lightly browned.
- Add cream slowly, whisking until blended.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper until combined.
- Hold warm for service