Ingredients
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1 lb uncooked linguine
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4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
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1 medium sweet onion, chopped
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2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions; keep warm.
- Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large electric skillet set on medium temperature.
- Add onions and garlic to skillet; saute until tender.
- Stir in cajun or creole seasoning; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Stir in shrimp and saute until barely pink.
- Add heavy cream; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in linguine, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper, cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated.
- Stir in parsley; serve immediately.