Creamy Cajun Seafood Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation Steps:
1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet; cook until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until well coated.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Fresh garden salad
- Steamed asparagus
#cajunseafood #pasta #dinnerideas
Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation Steps:
1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet; cook until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until well coated.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Fresh garden salad
- Steamed asparagus
#cajunseafood #pasta #dinnerideas
Creamy Cajun Seafood Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation Steps:
1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet; cook until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until well coated.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Fresh garden salad
- Steamed asparagus
#cajunseafood #pasta #dinnerideas
