Cajun Shrimp Linguine

INGREDIENTS:

1 package linguine pasta

1 pound peeled, deveined and tails off medium shrimp

1 TBL liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp minced garlic

1/3 cup diced red onion

1 can diced tomatoes

1/3 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained

1 1/2 TBL fresh lime juice

1 bunch fresh chopped cilantro

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp. finely chopped chipotle chile peppers in sauce

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 cup half and half

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook about 8-10 minutes; drain.

Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Add shrimp and fill with water to 1 inch above the shrimp. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink; drain.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and red onion, cooking until the onion is soft (about 4 minutes). Stir in the tomatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper and salt. Stir in the half and half and bring to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and toss with the drained pasta.