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Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed)
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions: 
  • Place shrimp in a small bowl. Dust with cayenne, salt, pepper and thyme.  Toss and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add pasta to boiling water, add salt. Cook to al dente. 
  • Melt butter in large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. 
  • Saute onion until soft (3-4 minutes).
  • Add garlic & red pepper flakes.  Stir for 30 seconds (do not let garlic burn). 
  • Add tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan and a small pinch of sugar.  Stir and cook until blended. 
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the pasta and toss; add reserved pasta water if it seems too dry. 
  • Allow the shrimp to finish cooking (1-2 minutes). Do not overcook. 
  • Add the parsley and squeeze the lemon over.  
  • Serve!

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 799.2
Total Fat 29.9 g
Saturated Fat 13.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.8 g
Cholesterol 284.5 mg
Sodium 584.9 mg
Potassium 486.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 92.6 g
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g
Sugars 6.1 g
Protein
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