Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Scampi Pasta

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. cajun seasoning
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1/4 milk white wine OR chicken stock if you don't want to use alcohol
• 1/4 freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 TBS salted butter
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain well.
2. In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over a medium-high heat.
3. Add in the shrimp, cajun seasoning, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
4. Stir periodically, until fully cooked-about three minutes.
5. Stir in wine or chicken stock and the fresh lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
6. Lower to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in pasta, lemon zest, HALF a cup of the parmesan cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
7. Top with the last half cup of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately.