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Shrimp and Pasta with Creole Cream Sauce

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, February 2005






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
  
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  
• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
  
• 4 green onions, sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
  
• 1 tsp hot sauce
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Peel shrimp and devein, if desired. Toss shrimp with Creole seasoning; set aside. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
   
   
2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.
   
   
3. Add green onions and garlic to skillet; sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium; stir in cream and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.