Creole Shrimp and Pasta Meuniere

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

This recipe is one of my favorites, because the taste of the shrimp doesn't get lost in the sauce. The sauce has just a hint of a kick, and really enhances the shrimp. Just wonderful...enjoy!!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creole Shrimp and Pasta Meuniere

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta

7 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

hot pepper sauce

to taste

jalapeno pepper sauce

to taste

½ lemon

juiced

½ teaspoon fines herbs

1 bay leaf

½ teaspoon dried thyme

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ¼ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile melt butter in a small saucepan over very low heat. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauces to taste; mix well. Stir in lemon juice herb mix bay leaf and thyme. Keep warm but do not simmer.

Step 3

Heat oil in large skillet. Saute shrimp in oil for 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon liquid from skillet. Remove and discard bay leaf. Add butter sauce and stir well. Stir in parsley. Serve over angel hair pasta.

Nutritional Information

Creole Shrimp and Pasta Meuniere

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 748

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.3g 83%

Carbohydrates: 66g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 19%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 36g 55%

Saturated Fat: 14.6g 73%

Cholesterol: 269.1mg 90%

Vitamin A Iu: 1050.9IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.5mg 127%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 16.4mg 27%

Folate: 89.8mcg 22%

Calcium: 101.7mg 10%

Iron: 7.1mg 39%

Magnesium: 56.5mg 20%

Potassium: 557.4mg 16%

Sodium: 626.6mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 324.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.