Cajun Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta

• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 pounds Chorizo
• 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
• 1 dash Olive Oil
• 2 whole Green Bell Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
• 2 cups Sliced White Mushrooms
• 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
• 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (ingredients Listed Above)
• 4 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
• 10 ounces, weight Large Shrimp, Peeled/deveined With Tails Taken Off
• 3 cups Half-and-half
• 1 pound Penne Pasta, Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained
• 13 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 dash Cilantro, Optional As Garnish

1. For the Cajun seasoning: Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. For the Cajun shrimp and chorizo pasta: In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
4. Remove from the skillet once cooked through.
5. This should only take a couple of minutes.
6. Lower the heat to medium and melt butter together with the olive oil.
7. Stir in peppers, mushrooms, onion, and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
8. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
9. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
10. Stir in shrimp and cook until firm and pink, about 3 5 minutes.
11. Add half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and chorizo.
12. Bring to a simmer, to thicken.
13. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
14. Season with another 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and salt, to taste.
15. Toss with pasta and serve.
16. We loved the leftovers.
17. Enjoy!

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/cajun-shrimp-chorizo-pasta/ (may not work)