Cajun-Spiced Shrimp With Pasta

• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 stick butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lb. fresh shrimp
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. pasta (spirals)
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1/4 c. minced green onions
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp. dried)
• Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)

1. Combine spices and garlic in small bowl.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. When there is about 3 minutes left, melt 1/2 stick butter in frypan; add spices and peeled shrimp and saute until pink, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
4. Drain pasta.
5. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in pasta pot; return pasta to pot and stir in shrimp mixture.
6. Keep warm.
7. Add last 1 tablespoon butter to frypan.
8. Cook zucchini and green onions for 1 minute.
9. Add tomatoes and parsley and cook a few seconds.
10. Add to pasta and mix well.
11. Serve with Parmesan cheese and a salad.

paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, butter, garlic, fresh shrimp, pasta, zucchini, green onions, tomatoes, parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=328462 (may not work)