Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta

Cajun Seasoning:

• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2½ teaspoons paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta:

• ½ pound chorizo
• ¼ cup unsalted butter + splash of olive oil to keep it from burning
• 2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 oz white mushrooms (about 2 cups), sliced
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or press
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
• 10 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails taken off
• 3 cups half-and-half
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound penne pasta
• Cilantro, optional as a garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Cajun Seasoning:

1. Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Store in an airtight container.

Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta:

1. In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the skillet once cooked through, this should only take a couple of minutes.
2. Lower the heat to medium and melt butter together with the olive oil.
3. Stir in peppers, mushrooms, onion, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning.
4. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Stir in shrimp and cook until firm and pink, about 3 - 5 minutes.
7. Add in half-and-half, parmesan cheese, and chorizo.
8. Bring to a simmer, to thicken. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
9. Season with another 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and salt, to taste.
10. Toss with pasta (cooked according to directions on package).

From: http://showmetheyummy.com/cajun-shrimp-chorizo-pasta/