Shrimp and Pasta With Creole Cream Sauce

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 18 min.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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; 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.

*1 1/2 pounds frozen shrimp, thawed, may be substituted.