Linguine With Cajun Spiced Shrimp And Corn Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Add 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
• 3. Add remaining 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1 tablespoons thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid, salt, bay leaves, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and pasta. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tsp thyme.
• Place all ingredients in your favorite serving dish and enjoy.

LINGUINE WITH SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over med-high heat.
• Dust the shrimp evenly with the Cajun seasoning and add them to the pan.
• Cook the shrimp, turning once, until they are just opaque and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain well.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta cooks, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the pan.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the broth and hot sauce.
• Bring to a simmer and stir up any browned bits from the pan.
• Turn off the heat and return the shrimp to the pan.
• Toss the pasta with the shrimp sauce and the ½ cup scallions.
• Serve garnished with scallions.
• Pass the Parmesan cheese at the table.