Monday, January 21, 2008

Spicy Pasta and Shrimp

This was a really good recipe I made for us the other week. Since Ryan isn't home I've just been making whatever I can find in the cupboard, so nothing really interesting. This will be the last one for a while since I will be soaking up the sun in Hawaii!!! Here is a hot and spicy recipe from Southern Living.

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 pound unpeeled, medium-sized fresh shrimp
2 T. butter
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T Cajun or Creole seasoning
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tsp dried crushed red pepper (I did closer to 2 and it was spicy!)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or a couple tsp dried parsley

Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm. Peel shrimp and devein; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet; add green onions and garlic. Saute until tender. Stir in cajun seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in shrimp and whipping cream; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in wine; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in linguine, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper; cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley; serve immediately. Yields: 2 to 3 servings.

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