Cajun-Spiced Shrimp With Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Combine spices and garlic in small bowl.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
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.
Drain pasta.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in pasta pot; return pasta to pot and stir in shrimp mixture.
Keep warm.
Add last 1 tablespoon butter to frypan.
Cook zucchini and green onions for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and parsley and cook a few seconds.
Add to pasta and mix well.
Serve with Parmesan cheese and a salad.