Cajun Shrimp Linguine

• 6 ounces whole-grain linguine or 6 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 3/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup half-and-half

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid.
2. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Add 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
3. 3. Add remaining 1 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1 tablespoons thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid, salt, bay leaves, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and pasta. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tsp thyme.
4. Place all ingredients in your favorite serving dish and enjoy.

linguine, cajun seasoning, shrimp, canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, celery, thyme, ground red pepper, garlic, kosher salt, bay leaves, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-linguine-526905 (may not work)