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Flavorful Creole Shrimp Pasta Recipe Easy Cream Sauce Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy Creole shrimp pasta with a creamy, dreamy sauce that combines bold spices and tender shrimp for a comforting and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size works best)
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend works great)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or fettuccine (regular or gluten-free)
  • Salt for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with the Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions (usually 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  5. Push the sauce ingredients to the side of the pan and add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the shrimp and cream sauce. Toss everything together gently to coat the noodles. Add more reserved pasta water if needed for sauce consistency.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before seasoning to avoid steaming. Cook garlic on moderate heat to prevent burning. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use fresh parsley for garnish. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and butter with vegan butter. Gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles can be used as alternatives.

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