Creole Shrimp Pasta

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. Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min. Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients 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 Daily Chef Jumbo Raw 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 Directions 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. Stir reserved cooking liquid into pan. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add pasta and toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings. Nutritional Facts 1-2/3 cups equals 497 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 1,129 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein. Full-Bodied White Wine Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.