Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

6oz                Farfalle

12oz                Medium shrimp, peeled and tails removed

4t                  Cajun seasoning divided

                     Salt

                     Black pepper

4T                 Olive oil

1T              Garlic minced

1/2C              Dry vermouth

1-1/2C              Heavy cream

2/3C              Grated Parmesan

2/3C              Tomato seeded and diced

4T                 Parsley chopped

2/3T              Lemon juice

Process

Cook the farfalle in boiling water per package directions

Reserve 1/2C pasta water and drain the farfalle

Toss the shrimp with 2t Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper

Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium high

Add the shrimp and cook until golden and opaque

Transfer to a plate

Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant  (about 30 seconds)

Deglaze the pan with the vermouth cooking until nearly evaporated

Reduce the heat to medium

Stir in cream and remaining 1/2t Cajun seasoning

Bring to a simmer

Reduce heat to low

Stir in Parmesan and simmer

Stir occasionally until thickened

Stir in farfalle, tomatoes, shrimp, parsley and lemon juice until combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Add pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency