Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces linguine
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine OR chicken stock if you dont want to use alcohol
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions& drain well.
In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over a medium-high heat.
Add in the shrimp, cajun seasoning, olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Stir periodically, until fully cooked- about 3 minutes.
Stir in wine OR chicken stock and the fresh lemon juice; season with salt and pepper
Lower to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in pasta, lemon zest, HALF a cup of the parmesan cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
Top with the last half cup of parmesan cheese & chopped parsley
Serve immediately