Shrimp Creole Pasta

I love Shrimp Creole, typically I serve it over rice but the other day I thought how great it would be as a pasta and I had just bought a bag of egg noodles so I took it as a sign that this recipe was meant to be. Ironically I told my mom I was going to try it out and she said it had just occurred to her to do the same thing the day before! I guess great minds think alike :)

Give this a try and you won't be disappointed



Shrimp Creole Pasta: Serves 4

1lb Shrimp
1 Onion - Chopped
1 Green Pepper - Chopped
1 Red Pepper - Chopped
1 Zucchini - Chopped
1TB Butter
2-3 Celery Stalks - Sliced
1 Bay Leaf
1tsp Parsley
6oz Tomato Paste
2C Water
2tsp Beef Bouillon
Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
1/2C White Distilled Vinegar
1/2C Water
6oz Egg Noodles

Chop all the vegetables into even pieces and in a large sauce pot sauté with butter, bay leaf & parsley, once the veggies are no longer raw add water, bouillon, old bay to taste (start with 1tsp and as it cooks decide if you want to add more) and tomato paste. Bring up to a simmer and let boil on low for a half an hour.

Make sure shrimp have been de-veined and are still in their shells, if frozen thaw in cool water and drain. In a large sauté pan mix water, vinegar and 2TB Old Bay and bring to a boil. Add shrimp in a single layer into the pan and stir. Flip the shrimp after 2 minutes and continue to cook another 1-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through – if your pan is small you may need to cook the shrimp in batches, just remove the first batch and add the second. Once the shrimp have cooled off enough remove the shells and if you would like, cut into pieces that are the same size as the vegetables.

While the vegetables are simmering away and the shrimp are cooked, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles for a few minutes. You want to cook them until they are almost done, drain them and add to the vegetables to finish cooking in the sauce. Once the pasta has finished cooking and the vegetables have been simmering for at least 30 minutes then add the shrimp to the pot and let it cook for 1 more minute then serve and enjoy!
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WW: 8 Points Plus / serving