Cajun Shrimp Pasta

In this dish, use any type of small pasta you would like. I used whole wheat fusilli pasta.

pasta of your choice
olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
shrimp, shelled, cleaned and patted dry
1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper
salt and pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup half and half
1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Drizzle shrimp with olive oil and season with cajun seasoning (season by sprinkling with seasoning, you will need the measure amount for later). Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper. Let marinade.

Bring water to a boil for pasta.

While you are bringing water to a boil, in a large non stick sauté pan, drizzle with olive oil and melt butter. Add onion, season with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through and starting to brown. Add cajun seasoning and red pepper. Sauté for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and sauté for a couple more minutes. Add half and half, mix completely and then turn off heat.

Preheat grill.

Once you begin cooking the pasta start grilling the shrimp. Grill until cooked completely through.

During the last couple of minutes of cooking time for the pasta, put the onion mixture on low heat. Once pasta is done, pour in a large bowl. Mix in onion mixture. Then mix in cilantro. Mix well to coat.

Top pasta with grilled shrimp. Serve and ENJOY!!!!!

Wine pairing......Chardonnay or Riesling.