Creole Shrimp and Pasta
Serves
4
Prep time:
0:20
Cooking time:
0:20
Total time:
0:45

Ingredients

Directions

1.

PEEL, DEVEIN and CLEAN shrimp; TOSS with Creole seasoning; SET aside in refrigerator.

2.

COOK pasta in accordance with package instructions; DRAIN; KEEP warm if needed.

3.

While pasta is cooking, start butter MELTING in a large skillet at medium-high heat.

4.

ADD shrimp; COOK, STIRRING constantly just until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.

5.

REMOVE shrimp from skillet; ADD green onions and garlic; SAUTE until tender, about 2 minutes.

6.

REDUCE heat to medium; STIR in cream and hot sauce; BRING to a boil.

7.

REDUCE heat to SIMMER; STIR constantly until sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.

8.

STIR in shrimp and parsley.

9.

REMOVE from heat; SERVE shrimp mix over warm pasta; SPRINKLE with Parmesan.

May use fresh or fresh-frozen uncooked shrimp.

From Southern Living mag, 2/05, pg 136
Entered by Tom King via MasterCook
Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 509 Calories; 31g Fat (54.7% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 271mg Cholesterol; 476mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 5 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.