Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Scampi Pasta!

Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Scampi Pasta!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine OR chicken stock if you dont want to use alcohol
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1.       In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions& 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 3 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 & chopped parsley

8.       Serve immediately

9.       ENJOY!

source : http://myincrediblerecipes.com

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