Spicy Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Shrimp in a spicy cream sauce to be served as an appetizer with hot-baked French bread (for dipping), or over fettuccini (as a not-so-light meal). Fun to prepare in front of guests as a prelude to a nice seafood dinner! Use any hot pepper you like, Cajun seasoning, or even hotter!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 habanero peppers

seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon hot chili powder

4 cloves garlic

crushed

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

1 pint heavy cream

1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste

1 French baguette

sliced

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add habanero peppers and garlic and fry for a few minutes to release the flavors. Add shrimp and cook stirring constantly until pink about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder salt and pepper stirring to evenly coat the shrimp. Stir in the cream and cook over low heat until heated through but do not allow to boil. Serve hot with bread slices.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 868.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.8g 70%

Carbohydrates: 69.7g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 50.8g 78%

Saturated Fat: 28.8g 144%

Cholesterol: 335.9mg 112%

Vitamin A Iu: 2566.3IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 179.1mcg 45%

Calcium: 173.1mg 17%

Iron: 7.3mg 40%

Magnesium: 75mg 27%

Potassium: 455.2mg 13%

Sodium: 1002.4mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 66%

Calories From Fat: 457.2

*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.