Cajun Seafood Pasta

By Ellie

6 Person

20 Minutes

695 Calories

Three kinds of pepper turn up the heat in this creamy shrimp and scallop sauce. Fresh basil, thyme and parsley add just the right counterpoint, while Swiss and Parmesan cheese add their own sharp flavors. Perfect over fettucine!

Ingredients

1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp. ground white pepper
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Method

01

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
02

Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
03

Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
04

Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

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Cajun Seafood Pasta

3.5

( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 695 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 20 Mins

02 Ingredients

1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 pound scallops

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup chopped parsley

1 cup chopped green onions

1 tsp. ground white pepper

1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

2 tsp. ground black pepper

2 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

2 cups heavy whipping cream

03 Method

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 3

Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.

Step 4

Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

04 Author