Best 7 Creamy Creole Shrimp And Spinach Pasta Recipes

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Do you have a craving for a delectable and easy-to-prepare dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce, the delicate taste of shrimp, the earthy flavor of spinach, and the comforting texture of pasta? Look no further than "Creamy Creole Shrimp and Spinach Pasta." This culinary creation is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of creating this exceptional dish, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

ONE-POT SHRIMP AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Shrimp And Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, shrimp, salt, black pepper, garlic, bacon, baby spinach, heavy cream, fettuccine pasta, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ lb bacon, cooked, cut into small strips
7 oz baby spinach
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the butter over medium-high heat until browned.
  • Toss in the shrimp and season with salt and black pepper. Sear just until pink on both sides. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
  • Sauté the garlic and bacon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in the spinach and stir until it begins to wilt.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir the pot to combine. Let the sauce come up to a simmer and reduce until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss in the fettuccine, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle in the parsley and add the shrimp back to the pot. Toss until everything has warmed through.
  • Remove from heat and serve. Top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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.

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 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:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop the vegetables, measure out the spices, and thaw the shrimp (if frozen). This will help the cooking process go smoothly.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. Look for plump shrimp, vibrant spinach, and ripe tomatoes.
  • Cook Shrimp Properly: Overcooked shrimp can become tough and rubbery. Cook shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Season Generously: Creole cuisine is known for its bold flavors. Don't be afraid to season your dish with plenty of herbs, spices, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Simmer Sauce: Allowing the sauce to simmer for a few minutes will help the flavors meld together and develop.
  • Use Heavy Cream Sparingly: Heavy cream can add richness and creaminess to the sauce, but it can also make it too heavy. Use it sparingly, or substitute with milk or half-and-half.
  • Serve Immediately: Creole shrimp and spinach pasta is best served immediately, while the shrimp is still hot and the sauce is creamy.

Conclusion:

Creamy Creole shrimp and spinach pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of succulent shrimp, tender spinach, and creamy Creole sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy a taste of New Orleans in your own kitchen.

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