Blackened Shrimp Pasta

I have such a weird relationship with shrimp. Most of the time I don’t like it, then suddenly, out of the blue, I get this really intense craving for it and I’m all like, “Who are you and where did you come from?” Well, when that craving hit last week, I whipped up this super fast and easy Blackened Shrimp Pasta, featuring a homemade blackened seasoning mix. If you want BIG flavor without a lot of work, this pasta is your answer.

• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Freshly cracked pepper

• 1/2 lb peeled and deveigned shrimp
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 lb pasta
• 2-3 green onions, sliced
• Handful fresh parsley
• 1 lemon