Feta Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 1 lemon, zested, juiced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• green onions to garnish

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
3. Drain pasta, rinse with warm water, drain again, coat in a 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
4. Place shrimp in a bowl, coat in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and all the spices, mix well.
5. In a skillet add remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat.
6. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes on each side.
7. Add garlic, lemon zest and saute 1 minute more.
8. Add broth, pasta cooking water, cook 1 minute more.
9. Add feta cheese, pasta, mix well.
10. Add lemon juice and green onions, toss well.
11. Serve immediately.

Source — Creole Contessa
Prepared by Bruce R. Magee
Louisiana Anthology
July 16, 2019