CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Ingredients:

16 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail off (if frozen, thawed)

2 tablespoons butter

½ small yellow onion, diced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning blend

2½ cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (whisked until smooth)

¾ cup heavy cream

12 oz dried linguine pasta (cooked according to package directions)

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat

2. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes

3. Add garlic and shrimp and sauté until shrimp is fully cooked and onions are garlic start to caramelize (about 6-8 minutes)

4. Add cajun seasoning blend (start with 1 teaspoon and add more if more spice is desired)

5. Stir to coat well

6. Slowly stir in broth and bring to a simmer

7. Add cornstarch slurry and let continue to simmer and thicken until broth is reduced by about half (about 5-8 minutes)

8. Stir in cream and let come back to simmer to heat through and thicken

9. Let continue to simmer for about 3-4 minutes

10. Add pasta and toss to coat

11. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley, if desired