Best 6 Creole Shrimp And Pasta Meuniere Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our Creole Shrimp and Pasta Meuniere, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine with the classic elegance of French cooking. This seafood extravaganza features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich and flavorful sauce, complemented by tender pasta tossed in a luscious creamy sauce. As you dive into this culinary masterpiece, your taste buds will be tantalized by the harmonious blend of Creole spices, aromatic herbs, and the delicate sweetness of succulent shrimp. This recipe is a perfect balance of bold and refined flavors, making it an ideal choice for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

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CREOLE SHRIMP PASTA



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Ready in 30 minutes, this dinner-in-a-bowl is packed with orzo, shrimp, veggies-and flavor!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (8 oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 small yellow or green bell peppers or 1 of each, chopped (1 cup)
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled (tail shells removed), deveined

Steps:

  • Cook and drain orzo as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and celery in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften. Add bell peppers; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Heat to boiling. Add shrimp. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • To serve, spoon 3/4 cup orzo into each of 4 shallow bowls; top each with 1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1430 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CREOLE MEUNIERE SAUCE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
2 bay leaves
2 lemons, peeled, with pith discarded and cut in half
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized nonreactive saucepan, combine the Worcestershire, onions, bay leaves, and lemons, and cook over medium-high heat. Mash the lemons down with the back of a spoon and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer until mixture becomes slightly thick, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cream and whisk to blend. Cook 1 minute. Add butter bit by bit, whisking constantly until completely melted and blended into the mixture. Add Creole seasoning and stir to incorporate. Strain sauce through a fine-meshed sieve or colander lined with cheesecloth. Garnish with scallions.

CREOLE SHRIMP PASTA



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Tender, flavorful shrimp nestled in a zesty Creole sauce served over pasta.

Provided by Anecia Hero

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. fresh gulf shrimp (peeled, deveined)
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon smoky paprika
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons oil
½ large onion (chopped (about ½ cup))
½ large bell pepper (chopped (about ½ cup))
2 stalks celery (chopped)
28 ounces stewed tomatoes
½ cup water
2 bay leaves
¾ lb. pasta (spaghetti, linguine, angel hair)

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry with paper towel
  • Sprinkle one tablespoon of Creole seasoning over shrimp; set aside
  • In a large stockpot, add oil, chopped onions, celery and bell peppers; cook for 5-8 minutes, or until onions become translucent; add garlic to mixture; combine well
  • Add tomatoes, water, paprika and bay leaves to stockpot; bring to boil
  • Using a potato masher, mash down the tomatoes; reduce heat to medium low, cover and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes begin to thicken
  • In a separate pan, bring water to boil for pasta
  • Add seasoned shrimp to tomato mixture; cover;
  • Continue to cook pasta according to directions; drain pasta and plate
  • Spoon shrimp and Creole sauce over cooked pasta; garnish with parsley and serve

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 575 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1346 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 12 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.

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:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your dish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will also work, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp cook very quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Make sure your sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what really makes this dish, so be sure to use a flavorful combination of ingredients. The recipe in the article uses a simple butter, lemon, and parsley sauce, but you can also get creative and try other sauces.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The shrimp will start to toughen up if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Creole shrimp and pasta meuniere is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, pasta, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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