Best 6 Creamy Creole Shrimp And Spinach Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our Creamy Creole Shrimp and Spinach Pasta, a tantalizing fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. This delectable dish seamlessly blends succulent shrimp, tender baby spinach, and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy Creole sauce that bursts with bold Cajun spices.

Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the art of crafting this Creole masterpiece. Each step is meticulously detailed, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of Creole heritage. From searing the succulent shrimp to sautéing the aromatic vegetables, and concocting the flavorful sauce, we'll unveil the secrets of this authentic Creole dish.

In addition to the main recipe, we present a medley of complementary dishes that elevate the dining experience. Delight in the freshness of our vibrant Spinach and Strawberry Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. Discover the zesty kick of our homemade Creole Butter, a versatile condiment that adds a touch of spicy goodness to any dish. And for a satisfying side, our Cheesy Garlic Bread offers a delightful combination of crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory garlic.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this culinary tour de force. Impress your family and friends with your newfound culinary skills as you recreate the vibrant flavors of New Orleans in your own kitchen. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delectable journey together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY ONE-POT SPINACH SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy One-pot Spinach Shrimp Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shrimp, olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, milk, chicken broth, fettuccine pasta, spinach, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken broth
8 oz fettuccine pasta
4 cups spinach
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, extra to garnish

Steps:

  • In a heated pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until shrimp is pink, then put aside.
  • In the same pot, add milk, broth, and pasta.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the pasta does not stick to each other.
  • Once pasta is al dente, add in spinach, salt, pepper, seasoning, and cheese, and mix until spinach is wilted and everything is coated in the sauce.
  • Add the shrimp back in and give it a stir until fully incorporated.
  • Serve with some extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY CREOLE SHRIMP AND SPINACH PASTA



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A favorite restaurant in Hawaii serves a fantastic spicy, creamy, garlicky, shrimp, and spinach pasta. I played around with ingredients and finally arrived at this recipe. Easy preparation, easy to make, and just delicious. My family loves it! Great for a company dish as well.

Provided by Laurie Fontaine Bennett

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 49m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
6 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 ½ pounds frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed
1 cup white wine
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9 ounce) package fresh baby spinach with carrots
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions and garlic in the butter until softened, about 2 minutes. Add frozen shrimp; cook and stir until thawed, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
  • Whisk wine and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over the green onions and garlic in the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, lime juice, Creole seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in spinach and basil. Cook and stir until shrimp is heated through and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Serve over angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 388 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1540.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SHRIMP AND PASTA WITH CREOLE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Shrimp and Pasta With Creole Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Creole

Time 48m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs unpeeled medium raw shrimp (or frozen shrimp, thawed)
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons 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 freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp; toss shrimp with creole seasoning; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet over med-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add in shrimp; stir/saute 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet; add green onions and garlic to skillet; stir/saute 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  • Lower heat to medium; stir in cream and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring constantly 8-10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in shrimp and parsley.
  • Toss with pasta.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.9, Fat 47.1, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 407.3, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 48.1

CREOLE SHRIMP PASTA



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Having grown up in Louisiana, we love the fresh Gulf shrimp season. Tossed with a spicy Creole sauce, this pasta dish pays homage to the bounty of the bayou. -Melissa Cox, Bossier City, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning; add to pan., Stir in the cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Add reserved cooking liquid to pan. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND SPINACH PASTA



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This pasta is from Southern Living's Editor's Choice Recipes. It is a one dish meal, and though written with shrimp, also works well with crawfish tails or diced cooked chicken breasts. Note: Fresh whole nutmeg can be stored in an airtight container for 2 to 3 years.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
6 ounces Baby Spinach, fresh
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 large white onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium, fat free
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, plus
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grated
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and cooked, tails removed (41-50 shrimp)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; return to the pan. Immediately stir in spinach; toss until the spinach wilts. Set aside.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes, or until browned. Add onion, and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth and white wine. Increase heat to medium high heat, and cook, stirring often for 8 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the cream cheese and next 3 ingredients until smooth. Add the cooked shrimp, and cook until thoroughly heated. Pour shrimp mixture over the pasta mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

CREOLE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP



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A creamy white sauce pairs well with the andouille sausage and slightly spicy seasonings in this pleasing pasta dish from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup each julienned sweet red, yellow and green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, peppers, green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the cream, wine, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In another large skillet, saute sausage and shrimp in remaining butter for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine; toss with vegetable mixture, tomatoes and sausage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Use a good quality Creole seasoning blend. This will give the dish its signature flavor.
  • If you don't have Cajun or Creole seasoning, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of heat in the dish by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

With its creamy, flavorful sauce, succulent shrimp, and tender spinach, this Creole shrimp and spinach pasta is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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