Spicy Shrimp and Pasta

Spicy Shrimp and Pasta

czwartek, 23 stycznia 2014

Spicy Shrimp and Pasta

Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked linguine
• 1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp
• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Directions

• 1 Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm.
• 2 Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
• 3 Melt butter in a large electric skillet set on medium temperature.
• 4 Add onions and garlic to skillet; saute until tender.
• 5 Stir in cajun or creole seasoning; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• 6 Stir in shrimp and saute until barely pink.
• 7 Add heavy cream; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• 8 Stir in linguine, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper, cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated.
• 9 Stir in parsley; serve immediately.