Lemon Linguine and Cajun Shrimp

These dishes are great together but are also good served alone or with other foods. Not a surprise, but I never peel and devein my own shrimp. I buy them ready to go- you can use frozen shrimp too, just defrost under cold water first.

ingredients

Lemon Linguine

1 lb. linguine
1/2 cup olive oil
zest from 1 lemon, juice from 2 lemons
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
lots of Parmesan cheese

Cook linguine in boiling salted water till done; drain well
Combine nest 5 ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add pasta and toss well.
Sprinkle over salt and pepper- toss in Parmesan.

Cajun Shrimp

1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 Tbs mince parsley
1 Tbs. soy sauce
16 extra large shrimp

directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a 9“ x 13” baking dish.Shell and devein the shrimp, pat dry and toss in marinade to coatRefrigerate 1-12 hours Remove garlic clovePreheat oven to 450°, cook 7-10 min.Stirring occasionally-be sure not to overcook