Shrimp and Pasta With Creole Cream Sauce
Need a pescatarian main course? Shrimp and Pasta With Creole Cream Sauce could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 607 calories, 36g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 28 minutes.
Instructions
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Toss shrimp with Creole seasoning; set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
Remove shrimp from skillet.
Add green onions and garlic to skillet; saut 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.
*1 1/2 pounds frozen shrimp, thawed, may be substituted.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp can be paired with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Maysaran Arsheen Pinot Gris. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 18 dollars.
Maysara Arsheen Pinot Gris
A bright expression of fruit right up front, greeting your palate with notes of cut grass on a warm day. The wine is anchored by crisp acidity, but not so much as to overpower a fleeting tease of sweetness that leaves you smiling. Arsheen has a smart, refreshing character that will bestow clarity to a range of preparations of fish, fowl, and pork.