Creamy Creole Pasta With Shrimp And Mushrooms

Name: Creamy Creole Pasta With Shrimp And Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined with tails intact); 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon butter; 1/3 cup diced Green Bell Pepper; 1/3 cup diced Red Onion; 1/3 cup diced Celery; 1/3 lb medium Cremini or White Mushrooms - sliced.; 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon); 4 cloves Garlic- chopped fine; 20 oz (3 cups) prepared Red Tomato Salsa; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lb uncooked, dried linguine (whole wheat or high protein can be substituted); 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined with tails intact)
4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1/3 cup diced Green Bell Pepper
1/3 cup diced Red Onion
1/3 cup diced Celery
1/3 lb medium Cremini or White Mushrooms - sliced.
1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon)
4 cloves Garlic- chopped fine
20 oz (3 cups) prepared Red Tomato Salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb uncooked, dried linguine (whole wheat or high protein can be substituted)
1 cup heavy cream

1
In large Dutch oven, heat 6 quarts of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente as directed. Drain and reserve.
2
Heat Olive Oil in 12 inch skillet on Medium heat.
3
Add Bell Pepper, Onion and Celery - saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently
4
Add Mushrooms - continue saute until well moistened and lightly browned- approx 3 minutes.
5
Add butter, stirring to melt.
6
Add Shrimp and Garlic, stirring frequently until shrimp are starting to turn pink. Approx 2 minutes
7
Add Salsa, stirring to blend well with Shrimp and vegetables.
8
Add Parsley and Black Pepper. Continue cooking for approximately 3 minutes.
9
Add Heavy Cream. Stir in cream until well blended. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until sauce has thickened (approx. 2 minutes).
10
Remove from heat
11
Divide pasta between 4 plates.
12
Pour equal amount (approx. 1 cup each) of Sauce over pasta.
13
Sprinkle Reserved Parsley and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined with tails intact), 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon butter, 1/3 cup diced Green Bell Pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Creole Pasta With Shrimp And Mushrooms falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!