I can never get too much of this favorite seafood and I like it cooked all kinds of different ways. From shrimp cocktail, a bisque, stir-fry or in a rich creamy pasta dish. I like it grilled, roasted or even boiled in a good broth. Once in awhile I do like to indulge in a recipe like this and this time I have kicked up the flavor by using creole seasoning and hot sauce. Not heart healthy but delicious; you could substitute the whipping cream for milk, evaporated milk or half and half.
Shrimp and Pasta in a Creole Cream Sauce
- 1-1/2 lbs. large, unpeeled shrimp
- 2 tsp. creole seasoning
- 12 oz. uncooked pasta of your choice, penne or cavatappi are favorites
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tsp. hot sauce such as Sriracha
- 1/3 cup parsley, minced and divided
- 1/2 cup (or more) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
If needed peel the shrimp and devein. Toss the shrimp with the creole seasoning and set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and save a little of the pasta water; keep warm.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until the shrimp curl up and turn pink. Remove and keep warm. Add the onions and garlic and saute a couple of minutes. Reduce heat, stir in cream and hot sauce.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about 8-10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in shrimp and 1/4 cup parsley. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese; toss again. Add remaining parsley for garnish and pepper if desired.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
See also Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato Cream Sauce; and I need to post Shrimp and Pasta Primavera and Tomato Cream Pasta Sauce.
Never tried creole cream pasta- sounds delicious Aunt Juju… 🙂
It is very good Chitra – I like Creole/Cajun seasoning in recipes – it really adds some nice flavor 🙂
This looks delicious Judi! I love shrimp and it’s great with pasta. I’m definitely putting this in my dinner arsenal!
Thanks Julie – this is another recipe in my draft arsenal that I never posted. I hope people are not getting tired of my drafts but I am trying to clean up my file 🙂
I wish I had a few more ready to go. I am running pretty current and that may make the Holidays a bit more harried. Either that or I may go MIA. 🙂
Yummmy! Im feeling sooo soo hungry seeing this post n i just had dinner now. Superb. 😀
Thanks Sadia – This is a favorite way to cook shrimp and make it a little special 🙂
This looks like a dish my hubby would love, Judi…especially with the Creole seasoning! It sounds pretty simple to make too. Simple is good in this harried month of December! Shrimp has been added to my shopping list – Thanks!
This is very simple to make Nancy – another draft from January of this year. At least I had the pictures 🙂
I’m happy you had those pics and could post the recipe! I was running out of ideas for this week’s dinners!
Delicious! I love shrimp in all ways…this recipe is printing out as I write. Thanks for the easy “print” feature in your recipe. I also clicked the “follow” button. Blessings.
Me too! I am always looking for new ways to fix shrimp. You can cut the fat and also change the seasonings to make it to your taste. I will be visiting you soon. Have a great week 🙂
What is not to like about this creamy pasta with shripm. Very delectable! 😛
Thanks Fae – it really is good and fun to indulge once in awhile 🙂