Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Lemon-Butter Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta and Steamed Green Beans
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Wine Recommendation

Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Ingredients

  • 2 lb peeled and deveined, medium-size raw shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (16-oz) carton heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Cook shrimp in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; add lemon zest, juice, and parsley. Cook 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until reduced by one-fourth. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted. Return shrimp to skillet, and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Serve shrimp and sauce over pasta.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg angel hair pasta
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Steam green beans according to package directions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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